“Grippo 2017”
| Attribute | Details | Name | BENACO BRESCIANO IGT ROSSO “GRIPPO 2017” |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lake Garda - Lombardy |
| Altitude | 650 feet above sea level |
| Owners | Francesco Averoldi |
| Founded in | 1960 - vines has been in the family since 14th century |
| Planted Vineyards | 6 acres |
| Soil | Moraine, alluvial soil with limestone |
| Grapes | 40% Marzemino, 40% Rebo, 20 % Sangiovese aged in French oak |
| Practices | Sustainable farming |
| Fermentation | Grapes are carefully hand-picked and vinified separately, Marzemino and Rebo both goes through a 15 days of maceration, while Sangiovese macerated for 20 days. |
| Aging | Marzemino and Rebo age in concrete tanks, while Sangiovese aged for 36 months in French oak barrels. Then blended and rest in stainless steel. Age 12 months in the bottle before release. Unfined and slightly filter only by thermal shock. |
| Production | 200 cases |
