Rosso Verona, 2023
A balanced red wine in Magnum format, blending the freshness of local Corvina with the smoothness of Merlot.
About this wine
Wine Style:
Medium-to-full bodied red. Fresh, fruity and structured.
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.
∙ 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:
Torre d'Orti lies at Marcellise in the hills east of Verona, on red soils streaked with white chalk. The grapes are picked by hand, destemmed and fermented in steel, with slightly overripe Merlot added for softness before a spell in oak. The estate, founded in 2000 by the Piona family, is named after the old watchtower of Montorio Castle.
Interesting notes:
The estate is named after an ancient watchtower (Torre) that protected local vineyards.
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