IL BIGIO

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GRAPES

Corvina 50%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 10% and other typical grapes 10%.

TYPE OF SOIL

Chalky, clay-like

TIME OF GRAPE HARVEST

At the end of September, perfectly ripe grapes are hand-picked and lightly dried in a well-aired room called “Fruttaio”.

AREA OF PRODUCTION

Owned vineyards on the hills (300 m above sea level) of S.Ambrogio di Valpolicella highly suitable land, which is south-facing.

VINIFICATION

Maceration of the marcs for 20 days, using traditional techniques including daily pumping and punching down.

REFINING PROCESS

Four years in an oak barrel and further ageing in the bottle before marketing.

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GRAPES

Corvina 50%, Corvinone 30%, Rondinella 10% and other typical grapes 10%.

TYPE OF SOIL

Chalky, clay-like

TIME OF GRAPE HARVEST

At the end of September, perfectly ripe grapes are hand-picked and lightly dried in a well-aired room called “Fruttaio”.

AREA OF PRODUCTION

Owned vineyards on the hills (300 m above sea level) of S.Ambrogio di Valpolicella highly suitable land, which is south-facing.

VINIFICATION

Maceration of the marcs for 20 days, using traditional techniques including daily pumping and punching down.

REFINING PROCESS

Four years in an oak barrel and further ageing in the bottle before marketing.


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TASTING NOTES

COLOUR

Ruby red with light garnet hues.

FLAVOURS

Complex, with hints of blackberries and cooked fruit, which evolve into a delicate bouquet of spices.

TASTE

Aristocratic with an optimal structure and elegant body with tannins, lingering with traces of ethereal aromas, with a full and intense final taste.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

16-18°

BEST SERVED WITH

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Cold Cuts

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Meat
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Fresh Cheeses

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First Dishes







VERONA WINETOP

2008

THE WINERY
Via Case Sparse Coali, 3
Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella
Verona ITALY
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Tel. +39 045 96 191 75

Mobile +39 347 528 77 71
WINE SHOP
Via Matteotti, 12
Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella
Verona ITALY
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