Red Italian wine Wine of Veneto, ItalyInternational Wine & Spirit Competition Quality Award, IWSC Bronze 2013 Suitable for Vegans Suitable for Vegetarians Current Vintage: 2011 Producer: Schenk Italia Grape Variety: RedGrapeBlend Winemaker: Egidio Finazzer Agent: Buckingham Schenk Vinification Details: The healthiest and most developed grapes are chosen during harvest to undergo a further drying process in controlled temperatures which guarantees the superb quality of this wine. The grapes are then pressed and fermented in temperature controlled tanks to retain all their goodness to produce this superb wine. History: Founded in 1952 in Reggio Emilia, Schenk Italia is one of the largest wine producers and exporters of Italian wines. In 1960 the winery was relocated to Ora where it is still based today and has been continuously adapted to remain up-to-date with modern technologies and quality systems.Regional Information: Veneto is a wine region in north-eastern Italy, one of a group of three highly productive Italian regions known collectively as the Venezie. The region is protected from the harsh northern European climate by the Alps, the foothills of which form the Veneto's northern extremes. The warm Adriatic coastal plains and river valleys where Amicone grapes are grown are where the renowned Valpolicella, Amarone and Bardolino DOC reds are produced. Alcohol By Volume: 14.0Tasting Notes: A full-bodied, soft wine with juicy black fruit flavours and hints of toasty oak and spice.
