Vignalta Cabernet Riserva Colli Euganei Rosso DOC
WHY WE LOVE IT
- It is produced in a renowned Veneto wine-growing area, the Euganean Hills.
- Vignalta supports environmental sustainability. It was one of the first wineries in Italy to install a photovoltaic system.
- This vineyard management is focused on producing high quality and well-balanced grapes, vinified with “minimalist” enological techniques.
Varietal Composition: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
Elaboration: The vineyard location is Euganean Hills, Cinto Euganeo (PD). The age of the vines is 40 years. The soil is limestone with an South Wast exposure. They use the cordon spur pruning technique. The planting density is 4000 vines/ha. The vinification is temperature-controlled fermentation with frequent pumping over for two weeks. The wine is kept in French oak barrels for 24 months. No stabilization. The recommended serving temperature is 18° C.
Tasting Notes: Elegant and well-balanced, bottled only on the top vintages.
PRESS
2007 – 92 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Founded by Lucio Gomiero in 1980, Vignalta is one of the most important wine-producing estates in the Euganean Hills. Over the years, it has produced some unique wines and won innumerable accolades both in Italy and abroad. From its inception, Vignalta has produced wines that capture the richness and uniqueness of its region due to the careful siting of each vineyard site on the sides of the highest of the Euganean Hills.
Since 1994, Vignalta has vinified its estate-grown grapes in its modern winery at Arquà Petrarca. Entirely dug into the rock, the winery blends beauty and functionality. Vignalta supports environmental sustainability and was one of the first wineries in Italy to install a photovoltaic system. Integrated pest management practices rely on antiparasitic treatments only when the symptoms of fungal diseases manifest. Vineyard management is focused on producing quality, well-balanced grapes, vinified with minimal enological techniques.