Villa San Carlo Metronis Garganega 2022 White

S$63.00

Bright sunny yellow in color with greenish reflections, Metronis is our interpretation of the Garganega grape. From vines of over forty years with low yield, the fruit carefully selected in late harvest is expressed with an identifying aromatic profile and an enveloping palate. The nose opens up delicate aromas of white flowers and hints of fresh white pulp fruit, aromatic herbs, rosemary, lemon balm and tea leaves. Of balanced freshness on the palate, the gustatory notes show soft and warm flavors, round and elegant, it closes with a finish of almond and white pepper. Destined to refine over time, it is a wine for the whole year, served at 10 ° -12 ° in summer, it harmoniously accompanies fish dishes, crusted salmon, cod alla vicentina, in the cooler months perfect paired with risotto, fried vegetables , rabbit or exotic flavors of oriental cuisine.

The Vineyards
Altitude: 200 m. above s.l.
Aspect: West / South-West
Soil: Calcareous – Scaglia Rossa and Biancone Pre Collinare
Training system: Pergola Veronese – 1980s
Density per ha>3.900 plants
Average yield per ha: 80 quintals
Bottles produced: 1.550
Alcohol Content: 13°

Analytical data: total acidity 5,82 g/l, sugars 1,4 g/l, total dry extract 23,5 g/l Grapes: 100% Garganega

Production Method
Metronis Vendemmia Tardiva Villa San Carlo 2022 is obtained only from hand-selected Garganega grapes and harvested in late harvest towards the end of October. Immediate destemming and direct soft pressing. Cold decanting for 24 hours is followed by slow fermentation for about two weeks at 16 ° C. Towards the end of fermentation, part of the wine is decanted into acacia wood where it macerates in contact with whole berries for about 4 months. The other part of the wine rests in steel on its own fine lees and with daily bâttonage for about 4 months. The final assembly is carried out before bottling

Tasting Note

Delicate aromas of white flowers and hints of fresh white pulp fruit, aromatic herbs, rosemary, lemon balm and tea leaves. Of balanced freshness on the palate, the gustatory notes show soft and warm flavors, round and elegant, it closes with a finish of almond and white pepper.

About Villa San Carlo

Located in the hills east of Verona, just outside the city, the Villa San Carlo Estate is a large and unspoilt haven of greenery, covering 70 hectares in total, 20 of which are planted with vines. Its beating heart is the elegant 18th-century villa, which nowadays boasts an eclectic neoclassical style of architecture dating back to the early 20th century. Our mission is to produce wine in an innovative way and respecting an identity rooted in the history and beauty of a truly exceptional place, passing on these values through a unique sensory taste experience.