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Casaretti Brol di Calmasino Bianco, Veneto 2020

ITALY
  • $22.00
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GARGANEGA, CORTESE, and BLEND
TART & FRESH
ORGANIC FARMING
UNDER $25

Casaretti 2020 ‘Brol di Calmasino’ Bianco, Veneto, Italy

Stefano Rossi and his brother Giammaria are the third-generation to work their family’s estate, which since 1911 has been growing vines on the glacial hillsides of Lake Garda. 
  • Farming: Organic
  • Varieties90% Garganega, 10% Cortese
  • Winemaker: Stefano  & Giammaria Rossi 
  • Terroir: Morainic soils on the eastern shore of Lake Garda
  • Vinification: Hand harvested. Five days maceration on skins, then gentle pressing and native yeast fermentation in 500L tonneau barrel
  • Aging: Appx. 8 months in tonneau and concrete with periodic battonage, then at least 3 months in the bottle. 
  • Tasting Notes: Soft and complex, with hints of elderflower and almond. Pairs beautifully with shellfish risotto, roasted chicken, seafood, and most cheeses.
  • 1,600 bottles produced