Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Il Casone is sourced from one of our long-standing partner-producers, based in the heart of the Veneto region, who using modern vinification techniques produces stylish wines full of typicity. They have been awarded the Equalitas Certification which officially recognises social, environmental and economic pillars of sustainability, through biodiversity, carbon and water footprint and ecological cultivation practices. We are very proud of our small, but stylish Il Casone range. We seek no shortcuts in fashioning wines which are fresh, interesting and bursting with character.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
Veneto is a wine region in the North Eastern corner of Italy. Many of the vineyards are relatively flat and fertile, so vineyard management is required to manage the yields in order to concentrate the flavours. The vines are planted with a sunny orientation and gentle coastal breezes from the Adriatic Sea help to keep the vines dry and healthy. The Alps help to protect the vineyards from cold, northerly winds. Warm days and cool nights offer the perfect combination to allow slow maturation of the grapes, maintaining beautiful balance between natural acidity and sugar levels. The vines are grown in chalky and volcanic soils.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were destemmed to reduce the levels of tannins in the resulting wine, pressed and macerated to extract aromatics, flavour and fine tannins. Each grape variety was fermented separately with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The cuvées were then blended and kept in tank to retain the purity of fruit and freshness, until bottled.

OUR TASTING NOTES:
A vibrant and easy-drinking red blend, with juicy red-berried fruit flavours, Morello cherry and a touch of pepper on the moreish finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Merlot 85%, Raboso 15%.