Rosso Verona, 2024
A balanced red wine blending the freshness of local Corvina with the smoothness of Merlot.
About this wine
Wine Style:
Fresh, fruity yet structured medium-to-full red.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance:
⤍ Bright ruby red.
Nose:
⤍ Dark cherry, wild berries, black pepper, and a hint of coffee.
Palate:
⤍ Ripe fruit flavors, smooth tannins, and balanced acidity.
Finish:
⤍ Lasting finish with fruit and subtle oak spice.
Gastronomy:
∙ Pasta with meat sauce, grilled pork/chicken, pizza, and medium-aged cheeses.
∙ Avoid: Raw seafood, overly spicy dishes, sweet desserts.
Vineyards:
250-300m elevation. Limestone and red clay soils.
Ageing method:
10-12 months in large oak casks and small French oak barrels.
Winemaking process:
Corvina and Rondinella from Torre d'Orti's hillside vineyards on red soils mixed with white chalk are fermented traditionally, then blended with slightly overripe Merlot for extra softness. The estate in Marcellise, east of Verona, was founded in 2000 by the Piona family and is named after an old watchtower of Montorio Castle.
Interesting notes:
The estate is named after an ancient watchtower (Torre) that protected local vineyards.
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