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Castello Guerrieri
Rosso IGT VenetoCastello Guerrieri Rosso is a grand reserve wine produced exclusively by Guerrieri Rizzardi and it represents the most ancient expression of the soil of Bardolino. The vineyard lies in the hills above eastern shore of Lake Garda. After harvest, the grapes are dried on racks for a few weeks and the vinification process is similar to that of Amarone in Valpolicella. It is a superb rich red wine with intense notes of ripe fruit and spice.
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We recommend it to be decanted and served (16-18° C or 60-65° F) with roasted or braised meat, game dishes such as venison, curry based dishes or with cheeses such as Parmesan or Pecorino.
- Ageing potential: over 5 years.
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TECHNICAL DATA - Vineyards location: Cavaion Veronese and Bardolino
- Geology: Calcareous and partly sandy terrain
Grape varieties: two or more among Corvina, Rondinella, Sangiovese and Merlot
Vines density per hectare: 2,200 to 5,000
Production per hectare/ acre: 7.1 tons / 2,9 tons
Production per hectare after drying: Approximately 50% - Winemaking process: Grapes are dried 3 months, after picking, on racks and then fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel vats.
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Ageing in cellar: 12 months in 5 hl oak barrels and 24 months in 25 hl oak barrels
RECENT and HISTORICAL ACCLAIM
Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2009” Castello Guerrieri Rizzardi Rosso 2005 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasses.
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2007” Castello Guerrieri Rizzardi Rosso 2003 – 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass.
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Harpers Magazine, UK 26th Jan 2007 – “Bardolino - Going Back To Their Roots” “I particularly liked the Rizzardi selection...The 2001 Guerrieri Rizzardi Castello Rosso is an excellent example, its balance, freshness and weighty depth of flavour were awesome and it didn’t loose any of the quintessential minerality I so enjoy about the wines from this area.”
Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2006” Castello Guerrieri Rizzardi Rosso 2001 – 1 Bicchiere/ 1 Glass.
