Astoria Croder Rosso Veneto 2019《WC Selection - I048C》

Astoria Croder Rosso Veneto 2019《WC Selection - I048C》

Region : Veneto

Grapes : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Marzemino

Alcohol : 14%

Website : http://www.astoria.it/

Owner Paolo & Giorgi Polegado

History

Founded in 1987 by an old family of winemakers, Paolo and Giorgio Polegato’s Astoria prides itself on the quality of its products.

Astoria products are served in the most exclusive restaurants, wineries and bars.

Astoria sells wines produced at its own “Val De Brun Estate” in Refrontolo, in the heart of the DOCG zone Conegliano – Valdobbiadene.

Forty acres, located in one of the most beautiful wine-growing areas in Italy, renowned for its climate, highlight the harmonious succession of hills and vineyards.  

The Company links its name to the product par excellence of the winemaking tradition in Veneto: the PROSECCO; this wine, the Millesimato, was awarded several prizes over the years, including the prestigious Grand Gold Medal at the International Wine Competition at Vinitaly in Verona. Prosecco Millesimato Docg and Refrontolo Passito Docg are the house jewels.

Astoria is not just Prosecco though, as it also produces barrique wines such as Colli di Conegliano Docg, Crevada and Croder, relying on the competence and skills of its highly professional staff.

PRODUCTION AREA

In the Astoria farm on hilly ground at 120-150 m on sea level. Vineyards: north south and east west oriented with 4,000/4,500 vine-stocks per hectare. 8-15- year old vine-stocks. Average production: 1.5/2 kg per vine-stock, equalling 700/800 kg per hectare. Grape variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Marzemino. Growing technique: Gujot.

TECHNOLOGY

The grapes are manually picked, selected and collected in small baskets in September/October, are then crushed and stripped of the grape stalks. The fermentation/maceration lasts 15/20 days at a temperature of 26/28° C. It is the followed by the drawing off and the completion of the malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. After the first racking, the wine is moved into 225 l.-Allier French oak barriques, medium toasting, where it matures for 12/14 months. It is then coarsely filtered and bottled (deposit can be present in the bottle). It rests in the bottle for further 12 months

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Colour: very bright ruby red with violet shades

Bouquet: intense, with typical notes well integrated by the wood aroma.

Taste: dry, excellent structure with well-balanced aromas and tannins.