Marco Donati Teroldego 'Sangue di Drago'

Case of 6 bottles

Bottle Size: 750 ml

Vintage: 2021

Varietals: Teroldego 100%

Alcohol %: 13.5

Region: Trentino-Alto Adige

Tasting Notes: The Marco Donati Teroldego 'Sangue di Drago' has an intense, black, rich, almost impenetrable colour. The hints of woodland fruit (raspberry, strawberry, bilberry), typical of a young Teroldego, give way to a more developed aroma of blackberry, dry fruit, and spices. On the palate, it tastes plum, chocolate, fruit, and pulpy structure with soft, sweet and mature tannins. An aromatic blackberry-mint balance, where the discreet woody hints never threaten the original Teroldego fruit

Ageing/Vinification: The constrained yields per hectare, systematically obtained by cutting the clusters, give richer and more resistant skins and pulp, allowing for optimal phenolic maturation. The traditional maceration on the skins is accompanied by frequent and methodical soft pressings. Temperature-controlled fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. Fined in French oak barriques for at least 16/18 months. Kept still in bottles before its release in September.

Vineyard: The Teroldego Reserve “Sangue di Drago” (Dragon’s Blood) is obtained exclusively from the historical vineyard in the Maso Donati, situated in the heart of the Rotaliana area. The old stumps it consists of , that were planted by Marco’s grandfather, produce rich and balanced grapes and are the result of various subjects called clones, a classic example of bio-diversity and therefore of a more complete product. The Teroldego for the Donati family has always been object of particular attention, they have been growing it for five generations on the same farm, choosing only the best quality stumps.

Winery Website: https://cantinadonatimarco.it/en/prodotti/teroldego-rotaliano-sangue-drago/