Garda Classico Groppello

Location of vineyards:

Calvagese della Riviera, Mocasina district; low hilly region (260m); cultivated in respect of the ecosystem, with voluntary thinning of the grapes in July (20%).
Growing method:
guyout and spurred string.
Produced from following grapes:
from grapes of the same name (100%), part of which (15%) are gathered late;
Manufacturing:
after the musts have fermented for 30/40 days at controlled temperatures to facilitate sedimentation, is kept to mature for at least 7 months in huge Slavonic oak barrels.
Organoleptic Test:
- Colour: Groppello has a bright ruby colour with purplish hues
- Perfume: unmistakable bouquet of rose and violet with a slight hint of strawberry; when aged, a typical bitter almond aftertaste with a winy, soft-fruit background;
- Taste: Round, not grassy, a decisive vigour with a silky sensation, tannic to the right degree;
- Alcohol content: 12-12.5°.
Gastronomy:
- Qualified as: dry red, of elegant flavour, Velvety;
- Accompanies: with pasta with any sauces, roast or grilled meats, Italian boiled meat, “noble” Poultry;
- Serving temperature: 18-20°C;
- Serving method of Groppello: uncork the bottle 15 minutes before serving.

Number of bottles produced annually:
• Groppello n. 150/160.000;

Sold in either 8 or 12 bottle box packaging.