The oldest vineyard is dedicated to the lily, the flower that symbolises Tenuta Sant’Antonio.
A single vine grows in that vineyard, giving a unique wine.
LA BANDINA 2018 Valpolicella Superiore DOC Tenuta Sant'Antonio
Reference: TSAVSLB18
The symbol of a land and its paths: a little metal plate, moved by the wind like a flag (or “bandina”), a point of reference for those who used to walk through the Monti Garbi.
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Valpolicella Superiore DOC "LA BANDINA"
Production area: Municipality of Mezzane - Monti Garbi District (Verona).
Type of soil: White with dominant skeletal limestone, with a silty-sand fraction.
Vineyard altitude: 300 m a.s.l.
Grapes: Corvina and Corvinone 70% - Rondinella 20% - Croatina 5% - Oseleta 5%.
Ages of vines: 25 years.
Training system: Guyot.
Vine density: 6,500 vines/ha.
Harvest: by hand in crates in October.
Pressing: soft, with pneumo-press.
Fermentation: alcoholic at a controlled temperature with selected biological yeasts.
Malolactic fermentation: natural and alcoholic at 22/23 degrees, every 10 days.
Bâtonnage: every 15 days until bottling.
Stabilization: natural tartaric.
Ageing: 24 years in new 500 litre casks of French oak.
Organoleptic examination: colour deep ruby red with purple nuances. Aroma fruity, intense with hints of cherry, red fruit, liquorice, tobacco and cedar wood. Flavour soft and warm, a firmly structured wine, balanced and persistent.
Pairing: pasta entrées with elaborate sauces, grilled red meats, braised roasts, lamb and game, well ripened non piquant cheeses.
Serving temperature: 16 °C - 18 °C.
Ageing potential: 10 - 15 years.
Data sheet
- Code
- TSAVSLB18
- Winemaker
- Tenuta Sant'Antonio
- Bottle
- lt. 0,75
- Alcoholic strength
- 14% vol.
- Grapes
- Corvina e Corvinone 70%, Rondinella 20%, Croatina 5%, Oseleta 5%
- Awards
- Gardini Notes 99/100 - Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri - Vinous Antonio Galloni 93/100 - Decanter 93/100