Calinverno 2021 "Montezovo"

Calinverno 2021 is born in the morainic amphitheatre of Rivoli Veronese, in the hinterland of Lake Garda, from Corvina and Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon and Croatina grapes. Grown on gravelly morainic soil from vines over 20 years old, it is the result of certified organic viticulture respectful of biodiversity.

The grapes are left to naturally over-ripen on the vine until November, naturally reducing yields. After slow fermentation (25–30 days), the wine ages for 24 months in tonneaux and a further 12 months in bottle.

With an intense, bright ruby red colour, it expresses on the nose scents of woodland undergrowth, dried mushrooms, bark and ripe red fruit, with hints of mint and spice. On the palate it is full, voluminous and flavourful, with vigorous tannins and a long balsamic finish.

Perfect with grilled meats, porchetta, spare ribs, glazed ham and aged cheeses.

Technical specifications

Full name: Calinverno 2021 – Tenuta di Caprino Veronese
Appellation: Rosso Veronese I.G.P.
Vintage: 2021
Production area: Morainic amphitheatre of Rivoli Veronese (VR), Lake Garda hinterland
Grape varieties: Corvina and Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%, Croatina 5%
Vineyard: Calinverno, Tenuta di Caprino Veronese – single 12-hectare plot at 300 m a.s.l., grown using the girapoggio system
Soil: Morainic with gravelly skeleton, of porphyritic and limestone origin
Average vine age: 20 years
Training system: Mixed – Guyot (south, 6,500 vines/ha) and Pergola (north, 3,300 vines/ha)
Average yield: 60 q/ha
Viticulture: Certified organic, "Biodiversity Friend"
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
Dry extract: 35.5 g/l
Total acidity: 5.84 g/l

Production and evolution

Natural withering: grapes left to over-ripen on the vine until November

Late harvest: with careful selection and further sorting on arrival

Vinification: temperature-controlled fermentation (20–24 °C) for 25–30 days

Ageing: 24 months in tonneaux + 12 months in bottle

Tasting notes

Colour: Intense, bright ruby red

Aromas: Earthy and woodland undergrowth tones, dried mushrooms, bark; ripe red and black fruit, plums, hints of mint and china

Taste: Voluminous and structured, with rough but elegant tannins; long balsamic persistence

Recommended pairings

Hearty meat main courses

Grilled meats (porchetta, spare ribs, glazed ham)

Aged cheeses

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Storage: Bottle lying down, away from light
Allergens: Contains sulphites