MADÉGO
Rosso Veneto
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
“Madégo”, the name of the vineyard from which this wine comes, is the word in the local dialect for the second harvest of the alfalfa that was once grown on this plot of land.

Grape varieties
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

Tasting notes
Colour: an intense ruby red with purple highlights.
Nose: positive and moderately herbaceous, with hints of oak that are very well integrated with the berry fruit notes.
Flavour: dry but rounded, with a spicy aftertaste and soft tannins that are perceptible without being aggressive.
Alcohol: minimum 12.5%vol..
   
Viticultural details
Modified Veronese Pergola and Cordon Spur training systems.
Plant density of 3,300-4,200 vines/hectare (1,335-1,700/acre).
Yield of around 55 hl/ha (490 gallons/acre).
Medium-textured soil of volcanic origin (lavic basalt).
At 80 m. (260 ft.) above sea level, with south-easterly exposure.
No removal of grass from the vineyard.
Age of the vines: 20 years.
Serving suggestions
Ideal with roast or grilled meats and moderately mature hard cheeses.
We recommend it with roast beef with herbs, liver cooked with onions and wine, or raw porcini mushrooms with slivers of Vezzena cheese.
 
Vinification and maturation
The various grape varieties, which ripen at different times, are harvested separately, destemmed and pressed. They are then fermented on their skins for fifteen to twenty days, with peak temperatures of 28°C. (82°F.). After undergoing malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 7 or 8 months in large (1,500 litre) casks to achieve greater elegance, but without sacrificing fruit and freshness. It is given at least three months’ bottle ageing and marketed about a year after the harvest.

Recommendations for service
Serve at a temperature of 18°C. (64°F.).

Ageing potential
This is a wine that should be drunk young in order to enjoy its full, fragrant fruit at its best.
Bottle size available
750 ml.