Ca'Rugate Campo Lavei Valpolicella Superiore DOC

Case of 6 bottles

Bottle Size: 750 ml

Vintage: 2019

Varietals: Corvina 45%, Corvinone 40%, Rondinella 15%

Alcohol %: 14.5

Region: Veneto

Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red in colour. Intense aromas of black fruit and cherries, and a twist of spice from the wood, followed by a mellow rounded palate with elegant tannin balance.

Ageing/Vinification: The undried grapes are destemmed and fermented straight after the harvest. The dried grapes are added later and allowed to ferment in stainless steel for a week before pressing at the end of December. The wine is then transferred into small barrels to finish fermentation and then mature in wood for 8 to 10 months.

Vineyard: The Campo Lavei vineyard is located on the hills of Montecchia di Crosara Montecchia di Crosara. 410m above sea level with east exposure and on soil that consists of limestone and pebbles.

Winery Website: https://www.carugate.it/en/wine-and/red-wines/campo-lavei-valpolicella-superiore