Castrum IGT Rosso Veronese

Origin:
Valpolicella Classica (VR)
Grape Variety:
Corvina 100%
Training System:
Veronese Pergola
Harvest:
Manual
Drying Process (Appassimento):
Approx. 50 days
Fermentation:
In Slavonian oak vats
Alcohol Content:
14.5% vol.
Aging:
30 months in second and third-use barriques
Refinement:
8 months in bottle

Appearance
Deep garnet red with ruby reflections.

Nose
Spicy and orange aromas, with vanilla, anise, and nutmeg preceding white pepper, hazelnuts, almonds, hints of dark chocolate, and roasted coffee notes; the broad bouquet is completed by a sweet finish of cherry and blackberry jam.

Taste
Freshness is masked by alcohol and a vital, round tannin. Intensely spicy aftertaste.