15.5% ABV
Valpolicella (Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella)
ITALY (Verona, Veneto)
2015

The Vintage: characterized by extreme weather conditions, temperatures and solar radiation which promoted increased synthesis in the vines, especially higher up in the hills where temperature swings are greater. Temperatures were higher than normal during flowering, meaning little fruit setting and thus loosely-packed bunches which are ideal for keeping the grapes in top condition but less so for quantity-driven cultivation. The summer was hot and arid while as summer advanced into autumn the days turned out still sunny and dry with mild temperatures. This brought about a remarkable build-up of aromatic substances along with relatively low sugar levels which allowed the grapes to be picked when they were perfectly ripe and in exemplary health.