Musella Rosso Veronese "Monte del Drago"
| Vintage: | 2015 |
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| Description: | First year of production: 1997. Vineyard: Corvina 50% and Cabernet Sauvignon 50%. Geographical Location: Veneto – Italy Northeast of Verona, in the hill that divides Montorio from the Valle d'Illasi. Extension: 27 hectares of new shoulder pad. Plant date: Since 1970. Composition of the soil: Calcareous with red clay and tufo. Strains per hectare: 5/7000 to shoulder. Harvest: From September 3th to October 5rd. Yield per plant: 1 kg. Climate trend: 2015 vintage was really special and it was characterized by a very. intense light and by the sun, a long lasting summer heat. Mostly the light depended by the cosmic cycle condition of the sun,. repeating every 15 years and having reached the top this year. After a mild winter and a regular spring, the strong rain falls in June. brought some hail to a couple of vineyards, but, thanks to the following. dry season we recovered completely and we reached September with. unforgettable grapes: a great year!. Winemaking technique: We harvest the Cabernet sauvignon about one week before the Corvina. Both grapes are placed in drying, the Cabernet is pressed after two. weeks, while the Corvina is left to dry for three weeks. Separate vinification. and rest for 18 months in new tonneau for the Cabernet and 1-2. years old tonneau for the Corvina. Maturation: 18 months. Alcohol: 14.20% vol. Total acidity: 6.10. PH: 3.35. Sugary residue: 3.5. |
| Price: | $ 42.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Wine Watch
| Address: |
901 Progresso Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 954-523-9463 |
| Fax: | 954-523-9213 |
First added to 1000 Corks on February 19, 2021.
