Monte Cicogna - Red By Don Lisander

GRAPE VARIETIES: Groppello Gentile 60%, Barbera 15%, Sangiovese 15%, Marzemino 10%.
ORIGIN: RUBINERE vineyard in the territory of Moniga del Garda at an altitude of 220 meters above sea level. Calcareous clay soil with a hilly slope.

WINEMAKING: Red vinification with Fermentation and Maceration in Stainless Steel Tanks at controlled temperature for 20/25 days. It is then aged in large 20 hl wooden barrels for about 12 months. Before bottling, it is blended with a portion of wine destined for Don Lisander. It ages in the bottle for about 24 months.
COLOR: bright red with ruby reflections tending towards garnet with aging.
AROMA: Clean aroma of violet and forest fruits.
TASTE: Full, round and smooth with good sapidity and a hint of bitter almond coming from the Groppello Gentile grape.
AGING: Aged in oak barrels for a year and three months in the bottle. Properly stored, it can be kept for up to 4 years.
GASTRONOMY: Pairs well with dry first courses, meat main courses, stews, braised meats, and spit-roasted dishes with polenta. Serve at 19°C.