Calinverno 2020 "Montezovo"

Calinverno 2020 is born in the morainic amphitheater of Rivoli Veronese, inland from Lake Garda, from Corvina and Corvinone, Rondinella, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Croatina grapes. Grown on gravelly morainic soils from vineyards over 20 years old, it is the result of certified organic viticulture that respects biodiversity.

The grapes are left to overripen naturally on the vine until November, which naturally reduces yields. After a long fermentation (25–30 days), the wine is aged for 24 months in tonneaux and a further 12 months in bottle.

With its intense and luminous ruby red color, it expresses aromas of undergrowth, dried mushrooms, bark, and ripe red fruits, with menthol and spicy nuances. On the palate it is full-bodied, voluminous, and flavorful, with vigorous tannins and a long balsamic finish.

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

Technical Sheet

Full name: Calinverno 2020 – Tenuta di Caprino Veronese
Appellation: Rosso Veronese I.G.P.
Vintage: 2020
Production area: Morainic amphitheater 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 plot of 12 hectares at 300 m a.s.l., cultivated with contour planting
Soil: Morainic with gravelly skeleton, porphyric and calcareous 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 aging

Natural overripening: grapes left to overripen on the vine until November
Late harvest: with careful selection and further sorting at delivery
Vinification: fermentation at controlled temperature (20–24 °C) for 25–30 days
Aging: 24 months in tonneaux + 12 months in bottle

Tasting notes

Color: Intense, luminous ruby red
Nose: Earthy and undergrowth tones, dried mushrooms, bark; ripe red and black fruits, plums, menthol, and cinchona hints
Palate: Voluminous and structured, with rustic yet elegant tannins; long balsamic persistence

Recommended pairings

Main courses: robust meat dishes
Grilled meats: porchetta, ribs, glazed ham
Cheeses: aged varieties

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Storage: Bottles laid horizontally, away from light
Allergens: Contains sulfites