Montecariano Cabernet Sauvignon Puntara IGT CLASSIFICATION Igp/Igt TERROIR Valpolicella Classica. GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION San Pietro in Cariano, at the foot of the hills. TYPE Dry red wine. GRAPE VARIETIES Cabernet Sauvignon 100%. VINIFICATION AND AGEING Harvested: towards mid October. After being left to overripen on the plant, the bunches are collected and placed into small crates, where they are left to dry naturally for 30 days. Fermentation: the grape, after being gently destemmed and crushed, fer- ments in stainless steel tanks with continuous pressing and oxygenations for 30 days with remontage and delastage at a controlled temperature of 18°-24° C. Maturation: using the batonnage technique in french wooden barrel for 30 months. Ageing: 12 months in the bottle. WINE TASTING SESSION Intense and dense ruby red colour with violet highlights. Its bouquet releases fruity hints of blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries, revealing overtones of spices, vanilla and liquorice. Creamy in the mouth for the high extract and dense tannins. Very clean executive technique. FOOD Excellent served with grilled meat, game and mature cheese. Serving at 18°C.
