Monte Costa 2020
Valpolicella D.O.C Classico Superiore Organic
bottle 750 ml
price: 10 €
Monte Costa wine is obtained from organic grapes of Corvina and Rondinella selectively chosen and produced according to the traditional method, exclusively from grapes of the farm “Costa degli Ulivi” in the evocatively area of Fumane, well known as “Costa” (which means hillside) whose aspect is South, South-East. The production is limited.
The Climatic characteristics of the year
In 2020 temperature above average were registered in April and September. There was a linear and well homogenous bud development both within the vineyard and for the same plant, and a linear phenological development with good bud fertility for Corvina grapes.
In June and July there were rain above average and temperature below average. The month of August also presented above-average rainfall, mostly in the form of thunderstorms, with hailstorms of varying intensity depending on the area, however in limited areas. Climatically, the wine year can be divided into two macro-areas: dry weather, low rainfall and above-average temperatures up to the flowering stage, from fruit set onwards, heavy rainfall with average and sometimes lower temperatures.
Tasting notes
The color is ruby red, fruity aroma and taste fresh and soft.
Gastronomy
It well matches with all dishes of Veneto traditional cooking, especially meat. It is suggested to serve it at a temperature of about 18°C.
Vines: Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara
Territory: Classical Valpolicella region
Location: Fumane di Valpolicella – 5.93 hectares
Altitude: 220 to 350 m s.l.m
Exposure: South-Southeast
Soil type: mainly rocky limestone with clay veins
Training system: filare and pergola
Planting density: 3,500 pts/Ha
Yield per hectare: about 10 tons
Harvest: manual harvesting done in September
Vinification: de-stemm ed grapes soft pressing
Fermentation: in French oak barrel, through periodical daily pumping
Fermentation temperature: 22/30 ° C
Fermentation time: about 15 days
Malolactic fermentation: in steel barrel
Alcohol content: 14% Vol
Total acidity: 5,50 g/l
Residual sugars: 0,60 g/l
Dry extract: 29,20 g/l
Total SO2: 70 mg/l
