Groppello Maiolo
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Denomination: Garda D.O.C. Classico
Typology: still red wine
Vines: Groppello minimum 85% + other grapes recommended and allowed by the Province of Brescia
Production area: Brescia side of Lake Garda
Climate: mild climate typical of lake areas
Soil: limestone and clay
Altitude: 120 m a.s.l.
Production yield: 100 quintals per hectare
Average age of the vines: 20/30 years
Wine-making techniques: tumultuos and malolactic fermentation at 25-30 Celsius degrees. The maceration takes place for about 6 days
Aging: not provided
Ageing: in bottle for five months
Colour: ruby red
Fragrance: refined vinous notes, strawberry, red roses and small fruit
Taste: sharp and precise taste, with good drinkability. Flavor and balance between softness and fresh acidity
Alcohol content: 12% vol
Interesting fact: in the westernmost part of Lake Garda, the Valtenesi, we find among the varieties grown one which stands out for its particular ability to adapt itself to the environment, great expressive potential and definite quality in the vinification process: the Groppello, in its many varieties, Groppellone and in which it is perhaps identified as the most adapt, the Mocasina Gentile variety
Menu combinations: mixed cold cuts, cheese, deep fried vegetables
Serving temperature: 16°/18° C
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