Ruvus

Garda DOC
Cabernet Sauvignon

Type of product
Red Controlled Denomination of Origin wine.

Area of origin
In the shelter of the morainic hills south of Lake Garda, at an altitude of 100 metres above sea level.

Exposure and soil
Flat land, with soil that is a mix of mainly clay with some limestone, rich in mineral salts.

Grape variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, vines are about 15 years old.

Grape yield
9,000-10,000 kilograms/hectare.

Harvest
The grapes are picked by hand in the first ten days of October, then put into small crates.

Vinification
Destemming of the grapes and red wine vinification (with the skins) in a stainless steel vat. During fermentation continual punching down of the cap and pumping over of the must are carried out. The wine is drawn off and the pomace from the fermentation undergoes soft pressing.

Maturation
15-18 months in stainless steel tanks.

Bottling
In May of the second year following the harvest. It is released onto the market after about 12 months in bottle.

Alcohol
14% vol.

Total acidity
6.0 g/l

Dry extract
26.5 g/l

Characteristics
This is a high-quality wine, with a bright ruby red colour. On the nose, aromatic notes of a herbaceous nature are evident. The palate reveals sensations of black fruits. The fruit is fine and well-balanced. It goes well with red meats, grills, and strongly flavoured cheeses.

Serving temperature
15°-17°C

Vintages available

2018