VELIUS ROSSO ASCIUTTO (2016)

GROWING

• Organic farming practices

• Soil: Clay loam soil, sub-alkaline with 12% active limestone

• Vineyard in Varano de' Melegari

WINEMAKING

• Long maceration of 90 days 

• Aged in large oak barrels for 18 months, followed by a minimum of 6 months aged in bottle before release

• Native yeasts only, no SO2 added, no filtration, and no addition of stabilizers

WHAT'S GOOD?

• A beautiful ruby red wine with elegant fruit scents 

• Great balance and firm tannins 

• Best served at 15-17°C

• Benefits from some time allowed for breathing

WINE ANALYSIS

• Alcohol: 14.5% 

• Closure: Cork

VOLUME

• 750ML

BODY

• Med