“L’Orso Gentile” is made of Garganega, produced on the hills of Soave, in Costeggiola, where the soil is rich in pink limestone, which gives a special mark to the wine.
The wine ferments and ages in stainless steel tanks, it is a strong and brave wine, gentle and with an harmonious soul. With its elegance and drinkability, it tells a different story about one of the most important Veneto grape varieties, strictly linked to its terroir. The smell is elegant and intense, with charming notes of ripen fruit. Fresh and harmonious taste.
Name: Garganega Veronese
Production area: Soave (Vr)
Subarea: Costeggiola
Grape variety: Garganega
Grape-harvest: by hand in the first days of October using crates
Vineyard: the grape bunches come from the vineyard in Costeggiola (Vr), a guyot training system, average age of the vines is 20 years, 200 masl, the soil is rich in pink limestone.
Training system: Guyot
Winemaking process: the bunches are softly pressed, always checking the PH of the must.
Aging: it matures on its own lees in stainless steel tanks for 10 months until bottling. The it ages in the bottle for 6 months before being sold.
Colour: Intense straw yellow
Sensory profile: the smell is elegant and intense, charming notes of ripen fruit. The sip is gentle, fresh, harmonious with good freshness.
Pairings: ideal as an aperitif, with first meals or fish. Perfect also with fresh chesse.
Serving temperature: between 6-8°C