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VINTAGES RATING
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Clos Roareti
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Merlot IGT Veronese
The first vintage of Clos Roareti, our premium quality merlot was 2004 from the historic vineyard of Rovereti, in Negrar, Valpolicella. In this 100 year old walled vineyard, Giuseppe Rizzardi has planted Merlot and others grape varietals that are perfectly suited to the climate and soil. The resulting wine has rich, full bodied and complex Merlot characteristics in the nose and the palate, with a hint of oak characteristics.
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We recommend it to be decanted and served (16-18° C or 60-65° F) with roasted game or red meats such as rack of lamb or fillet mignon.
- Ageing potential: up to 10 years
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TECHNICAL DATA
- Vineyard location: Clos of Rovereti in Negrar
- Geology: Reddish pebbly soil with clay and silt
Grape varieties: Merlot
Vines density per hectare: 5,000
Production per hectare/ acre: 7 tons / 2,85 tons
Winemaking process: The grapes after picking, are destemmed and crushed. The alcoholic fermentation take place in stainless steel vats for 10 days at a controlled temperature of 25°C-30°C. It follows a long maceration. After pressing, start the malolactic fermentation.
Ageing in cellar: 12 months in barriques ( about 33% new)
- RECENT ACCLAIM
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2009” Clos Roareti 2006 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasess.
- Mondial du Merlot 2008 - Clos Roareti IGT Veronese 2006 - medaglia d'ORO, Gold Medal