SOAVE VINTAGE EDITION DOC
Bertani
APPELLATION
Veneto
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Garganega
WINEMAKERS
Andrea Lonardi
TECHNICAL DATA
Acidity
3.26
Alcohol
12.5%
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Bertani’s impact on Veneto wine making, particularly in Amarone production, is so considerable that ‘Bertani’ and ‘Amarone’ are nearly synonymous. Their 150+ year history is dotted with groundbreaking initiatives and royal accreditation. While respectful of their past, Bertani strives towards innovation, using progressive techniques and equipment allied with extensive experience and a deeply felt respect for tradition to provide wines of uncompromising quality.
TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTESThe grapes for the Soave Vintage come from vineyards in the Soave hills. The very complex soils are of calcareous origin with a clay-loam texture.
The Garganega grapes are Pergola-Veronese trained, with a planting density of 3000 plants/ha and are on average 40 years old.
WINEMAKINGThere are two harvests: the first takes place in the 3rd week of September where 40% of the grapes are crushed and traditionally fermentated off the skins at 58°F. The second harvest occures later in October. The carefully selectedgrapes are crushed and fermented on the skins at a temperature of 68°C, for 15 days.
AGINGAgeing takes place on the lees in concrete vats covered with glass bricks. This allows a slow and gradual ageing, thanks to the constant conditions of temperature and micro-oxygenation of this historic container.
TASTING NOTESIntense notes of white flowers and gooseberry bring to mind something original. It continues with notes of peach and apricot, suggesting its complexity and surprising personality. On the palate the acidity is vibrant, softened by intense notes of gooseberry, peach and apricot, all accompanied by a richness of taste that makes the aftertaste long and lingering. A white with a great personality and complexity, it goes well with flavoursome white meats and intensely-flavoured fish dishes such as creamed salted codfish.
RESOURCES
Bertani Portfolio
