Pietro Zardini Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso “Pietro Junior” D.O.C.

THE PRODUCER: Pietro Zardini

THE CHARACTERISTICS:

Region: Veneto

Denomination: Valpolicella Superiore DOC

Grape-variety: Corvina 70% – Rondinella 20% – Molinara 5% – Croatina 5%

Alcohol: 14%

Vintage: 2016

Aging: in oak barrel and barriques for 24/36 months and then in steel

Soil: Prevalent red and brown soils on detritus, marl and basalt

Production methods: Traditional vinification on the skins with maceration in tank for 10-20 days and successive passing on crushing of Amarone for 30 days

Color: Intense ruby red.

Nose: Vinous, rich with hints of egriot cherry e cooked fruits.

Taste: Full, velvety and full-bodied.