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Munus
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Bardolino Classico Superiore DOCG
The name Munus means “gift” in the latin language and this special wine represents for Guerrieri Rizzardi a gift from the Pozzo vineyard. Produced in limited quantities, this wine is a selection of the highest quality grapes from our best vineyards situated in Bardolino and Cavaion in the Classico Area of Bardolino. This wine also represents the first Guerrieri Rizzardi red wine to obtain DOCG classification.
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Our Munus is light in color, medium bodied with spicy notes and has a long finish reminiscent of the great wines of Burgundy. We recommend this wine to be decanted and served (16° C or 60° F) with roast meats, spicy dishes or smoked fish such smoked herring.
- Ageing potential: up to 5 years
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TECHNICAL DATA
- Vineyards location: Bardolino and Cavaion Veronese
- Geology: Pebbly and clayey soil of glacial morainic origin
Grape varieties: Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone and Merlot
Vines density per hectare: 1,500 to 5,000
Production per hectare/ acre: 11 tons / 4,5 tons
Winemaking process: The grapes after picking, are destemmed and crushed. It follows the alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for 9 days at a controlled temperature of 25°C-30°C. After pressing, start the malolactic fermentation.
Ageing in cellar: 12 months in barriques and 25 hl oak barrels
RECENT and HISTORICAL ACCLAIM
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2009” Bardolino Classico Superiore Munus 2006 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasess.
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Dina Viner, Sweden, June 2008 Anders Melldén “Munus 2005 Could be the best Bardolino I’ve ever tried. 87 pts”
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2008” Bardolino Classico Superiore Munus 2005 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasess.
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Gambero Rosso – “Vini d’Italia 2007” Bardolino Classico Superiore Munus 2004 – 2 Bicchieri/ 2 Glasess. -
Harpers Magazine, UK 26th Jan 2007 – “Bardolino - Going Back To Their Roots” “I particularly liked the Rizzardi selection…. and the fabulous...intensely concentrated 2004 Guerrieri Rizzardi Munus.”Decanter Magazine, October 2006 Munus Bardolino Classico Superiore DOCG, Veneto 2003 4 Stars “Powerful for Bardolino. Ripe rich, dark cherry fruit. Hints of Chocolate and good tannin grip. Great finish”
