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passito monastero

garda garganega monte del frà




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characteristics

grape varieties

60% Garganega, 15% Sauvignon, 15% Chardonnay.

location and characteristics of the vineyard

Custoza, a small zone to the south-east of Lake Garda

average altitude

100-150 metres above sea level. Limestone, clay, gravelly and sandy soils

training system and plant density

Cordon Spur, with 4,000 to 4,500 vines per hectare and a yield of 2 kg per vine

harvest

The grapes are picked toward the end of September, after they have just started to dry on the vine. This drying process then continues until February in crates in a special drying area, under controlled conditions of humidity and at natural winter temperatures

vinification

In February, a soft pressing is carried out, followed by brief cold maceration of the skins and then a slow white wine fermentation, office, interrupted by a series of rackings that allow the wine to maintain its sweetness because the remaining sugar is not transformed into alcohol. Immediately afterwards it goes into barriques and barrels of European oak for around 6 months

Organoleptic Description

A sweet white wine

colour

Golden yellow

nose

Intense yet refined, and aromatic: spices, preserves, acacia honey, vanilla, nuts and candied fruit, mugo pine

flavour

Very appealing on the palate thanks to the harmony of this extremely fine dessert wine, whose sensations become even more attractive with age

Vol. 14,00%
total acidity 5,80 gr/lt
serving temperature 10-12 °C
serving suggestions It is a splendid dessert wine, that goes well with traditional Veronese specialities such as pandoro, panettone, shortbread and dry pastries in general – even those that are based on chocolate.  Exceptional with cheeses such as Gorgonzola, Roquefort or Stilton