“Appassimento” Rosso by Domini Veneti ispart of the Le Selezioni Venete collection, a range of traditional wine screated to make known the excellence of a region that can boast ancient and noble traditions in the field of viticulture. It is a label made following the same production process of Amarone and with the same native red grape varieties: Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella. A delicate vinification and a shorter refinement allow you to appreciate above all the varietal aromatic richness of the grapes in a more direct way, accompanied by lighter notes of tertiary evolution.
Domini Veneti's “Appassimento” Rosso wine is a label with a typically territorial face, produced by the Cantina di Negrar brand of excellence. The choice of grapes from selected parcels of the estate and the utmost attention to quality guarantee a consistently high level. The vineyards of Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella are located on the gentle hills surrounding the city of Verona, at an altitude between 100 and 350 meters above sea level. The vines are about 20-25 years old and are cultivated with the traditional Veronese pergola system, on soils mainly composed of clays with the presence of limestone. At the end of the manual harvest, the ripest and healthiest bunches are left to dry for two months, in order to concentrate sugars and aromas. This is followed by de-stemming and a slow fermentation at a temperature of 25 ° C with a maceration on the skins for 10 days and periodic punching down. Before bottling, the wine ages for a few months in wooden barrels.
The Rosso “Appassimento” by Domini Venetiis an elegant and profound wine, made in the wake of the most ancient techniques of Valpolicella, with the native vines of the area. It is an ideal bottle to bring to the table to accompany stewed red meats, grilled meats or game dishes. At sight it has an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. Rich and enveloping, it releases a fascinating bouquet characterized by aromas of ripe red fruit, cherry, wild berries, hints of soft spices and hints of vanilla. Structured and dense persistent aromas, it conquers the palate with a large and complex sip, marked by a velvety tannic texture well integrated with the body of the wine. The finish is long, harmonious and balanced, with a pleasant spicy finish.
The drying of these auto chthonous red grapes with a traditional method combined with terror found together this blend with a liqueur character.
The unique style expresses elegance and pleasure.
The vineyards are located at 250/350 meters above sea level on the Veronese hills with predominantly clayey soil.
Color: Ruby red with evolved nuances.
Aroma: quite evolved and complex, they enhance the vanilla and cherry with a harmonious, full and velvety and slightly sweet flavor, ending with a long finish of spicy notes.
Suitable with grilled red meats, roasts,braised meats, beef in oil, spiego and skinny dark fur and giuma, with aged cheeses it best expresses its potential.
