ZYME HARLEQUIN

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In a word: the icon The label, inspired by the figure of Harlequin, portrays the mask, the tear running down his face, and the tomato stains on his costume. Italy, Veneto APPELLATI ON: IGP Indicazione Geografica Protetta GRAPES: Minimum 15 varieties: 4 whites and 11 reds. Garganega, Trebbiano toscano, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syraz, Teroldego, Croatina, Oseleta, Sangiovese, and Marzemino APPEARANCE: Luminous, dense ruby red, tending to garnet with ageing. Glycerine-rich weight AROMA: Generous, full-volumed medley of alternating fruit, blossoms, and minerality, with clean delineation PALATE: An impression of enfolding richness and complexity. Fruit, spices, and higher alcohols alternate with fruit marmalade and forest floor, followed by pipe tobacco, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, combining with a vein of minerality to put on display the tremendous depth of this wine. It concludes with great length and an appealing note of sweetness. A clearer defi nition of detail distinguishes Harlequin from its younger brother Kairos FOOD PAIRING: Partners well with elaborate dishes of all meats with hearty and spicy sauces. Excellent with aged and full-flavoured cheeses and with game, as well as at meal’s end and as a sipping wine by itself SERVE: 18°C Show more