La Guarda : " Riviera del Garda Classico Groppello DOC "

Denomination: Garda classico Groppello.

Type: Red wine DOC

Region: Lombardy

Producer: La Guarda

Wine variety: Vitigno

Alcohol: 13.5% vol.

Description: The Riviera of Garda Classico Groppello DOC is a red wine which arises from the wine-making process of Groppello di Mocasina, an autochthonous vine of the Valtènesi area. It is grown in sunshine soaked soil with a rare microclimate in order to gain a perfect ripening of the grapes; the compact bunches are particularly sensitive and an excess of humidity can be of detriment. Only healthy and mature clusters are selected for the traditional red fermentation where grape peels are separated from the must after 6/7 days of fermentation. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks for 10/12 months before being bottled. At this point it can undergo a further ageing of 3/4 years.

Groppello has a ruby red appearance with an intense fruity aroma when young, tending towards spicy overtones with ageing. The flavour is intense with a slightly bitter and herbal aftertaste. The suggested serving temperature is 18°C and it is well matched with second autumn courses like grilled, roasted or stewed meats served with mushrooms and polenta.