NOTES ON THE ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF VALCALEPIO ROSSO
Valcalepio Rosso wine is an expert blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, in percentages which vary according to the type of wine desired while remaining within the specification terms. The Valcalepio Rosso usually has a higher percentage of Merlot, while the percentage of Cabernet is increased in the Reserve.
Valcalepio Rosso is aged for 3-6 months in medium-sized barrels (20 hl) and is matured in bottles before being sold.
It is a more or less intense ruby red in colour, depending on the vintage and the land; the typical vibrant nose has clear fruit overtones of sour cherry and jams, with vanilla and spice notes underneath. Always harmonious on the palate, its tangy vein supports the after-aroma with its strong fruit and vanilla notes. The finish is persistent and well-structured, and distinctively rounded.
Valcalepio Rosso Riserva is aged for 12-24 months in medium-small oak barrels, and undergoes further maturation in bottles of 6-12 months before it is ready to be sold.
It is ruby red in colour with garnet highlights, and has a sophisticated, intense aroma with clear vanilla, liquorice, and sweet spice notes, and a backdrop of typically fruity sour fruit and jam. On the palate it is full and well-structured, and clearly rounded by the sweet tannins which make it a smooth, pleasantly drinkable wine. The after-aroma reiterates the range of stylish, mature perfumes with overtones of vanilla, liquorice, sweet spices and fruit. The finish is warm and pleasant with decisive and marked persistence.
These are both very modern wines, in conformity with consumer preferences for fruity, well-structured wines which are also smooth, intriguing, drinkable and easily adaptable to any time of day.