VINITY WINE COMPANY


LA CAPPUCCINA SOAVE SUPERIORE "FONTEGO"

Named after the vineyard from which it comes, this cru is the flagship wine of the estate and is renowned for its elegant, mellow style.

Region: Veneto
Production Area: Costalunga di Monteforte d’Alpone (Verona)
Appellation: Soave DOC
Vintage: 2006
Varietal Blend: 90% Garganega, 10% Trebbiano di Soave
Vineyard: 260 ft above sea level with a south-easterly exposure. Density: 1,416 vines per acre. Average vines age: 20-years old.
Planting System: Guyot and Spurred Cordon.
Soil:. Medium-texture of volcanic origin.
Harvest: Hand picked mid September.
Yield: About 490 gallons per acre
Alcohol: 12.5%
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks on the lees.
Aging: 7 months in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes:  Deep bright yellow. Complex nose with rich notes of blossoms, citrus fruit and halzelnut. Fresh, clean, round and elegant with good length and a pronounced mineral note.

Food Pairings: Hors d’oeuvres, pasta o risotto with vegetable sauces, fish or white meat..