The Antrum is a red still dry wine, produced with typical grapes from Valpolicella, with alcohol content of 15.5%.
WINE TYPE
Red still wine IGT
BLEND
Corvina 70%
Corvinone 20%
Rondinella 10%
PRODUCTION AREA
Veneto, Valpolicella Classica, grapes from fields in Monte Tenda. Clayey soil
TRAINING SYSTEM
Pergola veronese with a density of vineyard of about 3,300 vines/Ha. Distance between the rows 3.5 m, distance between the trees 0.8 m
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Hand selection of the best grapes, the best sun-exposed bunches, during the harvest. Natural drying process of the grapes in 6 kg wooden boxes for about 100 days, with a 40% weight loss of the berries. Fermentation started in stainless steel tanks at constant temperature of 18°C and ended in wooden barrels at very low temperatures, 10-15°C. Ageing in 225 l capacity oak barrels for 24 months and in 0.75 l bottles for 6 months.
APPEARANCE
Very intense red, almost garnet red
AROMA
Complex aroma with spicy notes and licorice scents
TASTING NOTES
Intense flavor on the palate, with full body and evolving tannins
ALCOHOL %
15.5
SERVICE TEMPERATURE
18°
FOOD PAIRING
Excellent with sliced beef and game meat. Simply considered as a meditation wine by some.