La Rifra - Benaco Bresciano "Il Nito"

Technical Data

Designation: Benaco Bresciano Rosso

Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Marzemino

Exposure: North-south on clay-limestone soil at 70-80 meters above sea level

Training System: Simple upside-down

Plant Density: 4000 plants per hectare

Grape Production: 100 quintals per hectare

Harvest: Manual harvest in crates with cluster selection

Withering: In wooden crates for 2 months

Aging: 2 years in barriques

Refinement: 6 months in bottle

Serving Temperature: 14-16°C

Pairings: Ideal with flavorful red meats, game, aged cheeses, but can also be enjoyed as a meditation wine

Sensory Analysis:

Visual Examination: Intense red color with violet reflectionsOlfactory Examination: Sensation of violets, berries, and vanillaTaste Examination: Savory, with good structure, soft and elegant