Carato Riserva

• Awards: See "Carato Riserva" awards
• Grape variety: Aglianico 100%.
• Vine training: Espalier
• Planting density: About 4.500 vines per Ha.
• Vineyards ages: Between 25 and 35 years old.
• Yield: 35 to 50 hl/Ha.
• Altitude: Between 400 and 450 metres a.s.l.
• Production district: The commune of Venosa , birthplace of the famous Latin poet Horace.
• Harvest period: Late-harvest at the end of October, when the grapes are fully ripe.
• Grapes Picking method: By hand early in the morning, into up to 12 kos. boxes, followed by immediate transportation to the Cellars.
• Wine-making: Maceration on the skins in small stainless steel fermenters for about 10 days with manual pumping over and irrigation of the cap, at between 23° and 26° C.; fermentation to dryness and malolactic fermentation carried out in stainless steel containers.
• Maturation: Partly in new 225 litres French oak barriques for c. 18-24 months. in bottles for at least 6 months.
• Keeping ability: In most vintages "Carato Venusio" will improve for at least 10 years after the harvest.
• Tasting notes: A wine of powerful structure, elegance and harmony. Colour: full garnet red. Bouquet: intense berry fruits coupled with notes of coffee and chocolate. Taste: full-bodied, tannic yet round with great presence.
• Alcohol:14% vol.
• Food matching: An important red for pairing with roast and grilled meats, game and venison + mature cheese.
• Serving temperature: Open 1 hour before serving at 18° to 20° C.
• Schedules: Download the latest Carato technical