Vine Varieties
70% Corvina and Corvinone, 30% Rondinella
Colour
Dark, ruby red colour with garnet hues
Bouquet
wide, complex and refined nose, with intriguingly soft and sensual notes of sour cherry jam, maraschino cherries, prunes and dried figs, forest floor, an infusion of red flowers and a strong touch of dark chocolate.
Taste
A rich, powerful palate with lively tannins; its high alcohol is well balanced by an acid note, reminiscent of crunchy raspberries.
Aging
42 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 225-litre-size barriques, medium toasted French oak barrels; at least 2 years in bottles.
Food Pairing
Roasts, red meats, matured cheese
Alcohol Content
15.5%
About the Brand
The passionate journey into the world of wine has its origins in the early 1900s in the landholdings of Luciano Begnoni and his wife Teresa. Passion transmitted to their son Giancarlo who is professional trained, it is now the vibrant soul of the winery.