Rio Albo Valpolicella
DENOMINATION: Valpolicella DOC
Ruby red in colour, with a bouquet of black- berry and cherries.The palate is supple, with light tannins and plenty of flavour.
GRAPE VARIETY
45% Corvina 40% Corvinone 15% Rondinella
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol: 12.5% circa
Suggested initial serving temperature: 14°-16°C
FOOD PAIRINGS
Grilled or roast chicken and pork.
Hard cheeses.
IDEAL for appetizer in red.
WINE MAKING PROCESS
Fermented on the skins for a period of 7 to 10 days and matured in stainless steel tanks.
AREA OF PRODUCTION
The best grapes selected from Ca’ Rugate’s vineyards in the hilly area of Montecchia di Crosara.
SOIL
Limestone and pebbles.
HARVEST
Beginning of October.
YELD
110 quintals per hectare.
PRODUCTION
130.000 bottles
BOTTLE SIZES
375 ml - 750 ml - 1500 ml