LLS Portfolio Book 2015

Bardolino Chiaretto DOC Chiaretto is based on the same grapes as Bardolino. During vinification, the juice is allowed to macerate briefly on the skins which releases a small amount of pigment and aromatic compounds. This crucial step gives the Zenato rosato its characteristic fresh red fruit aromas.

Cormí Merlot-Corvina delle Venezie IGT The name comes from blending the two varietal names, Corvina—the signature red varietal of the Valpolicella region—and Merlot. In Veronese dialect, “Cormi” means “my heart,” a name that also reflects the Zenato family’s dedication to the Valpolicella region. It is a passion that is readily evident in the resulting wine.

Cresasso Corvina Veronese IGT Cresasso is named for the pebbly soil in which it is grown, “sasso” translates as stone, and “cre” is the prefix of cretaceous. While the terrain was far from easy to cultivate, the native Corvina Veronese reaches optimal ripeness here. Cresasso is the product of extensive study and patience on the part of the Zenato family who sought to craft a wine that truly encapsulates the uniqueness of this special terroir.

Lugana Brut DOC This vineyard is located between Peschiera and Desenzano, the southern area of Garda Lake. The must for this wine is obtained with a light pressing is fermented with the natural yeasts of the grape itself in stainless steel tanks. The bottles stand in racks for 18 months and the wine evolves and matures. The bottles are then placed on the pupitres , clarified by riddling, remuage , and then the deposit is removed by dégorgement .

Lugana di San Benedetto DOC Made from 100% Trebbiano di Lugana harvested from the San Benedetto parcel on the south shore of Lake Garda. The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and refined for six months before being released.

WINES OF NORTHERN ITALY

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