750ml
Loredan Gasparini Venegazzu’ ”Della Casa” Montello DOC
This historic wine represents the continuity in the blending tradition of the Loredan Gasparini estate. In the first vintage 1951, it was one of the first Cabernet and Merlot blend created in Italy. The wine’s personality is an original and unique expression of Venegazzù, sub-appellation of Montello DOC.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec
Appellation: Montello DOC
Production Zone: Venegazzu’, Montello, near Treviso, in the North- East of Italy; altitude 150-400 mt asl.
Soil: Red soil, clayey and rich in minerals
Vinification: Grapes hand-picked. Maceration on skin contact for 8 days and fermentation in steel tanks for about 10 days at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation.
Maturation: 18 months in Slavonian Oak before being bottled and placed on the market.
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Deep ruby red. Hint of marasca cherry joined to a flavor of cassis. The olfactory range is noteworthy, well combined with the oak, not preponderant, and it shows spicy hints of green pepper laid down on a musk background. Impressive is the range of the balmy nuances and the licorice sticks finish malted with a light and a very pleasant toasting. The wine is soft – despite its wealth of tannins.
- Exciting with any type of meat.
Winery Profile
- Giancarlo Palla and his sons are vine growers and custodians of the history of the Venegazzù di Volpago del Montello zone, a natural oasis 50 km from Venice, a city that has always had a special relationship with the Treviso hills. This area has been historically devoted to the production of fine wines since back in 1590.
- The winery was founded around 1950 by Count Piero Loredan, a direct heir of the Doge of Venice Leonardo Loredan, who established his residence in a gorgeous Palladian villa.
- The founder decided to grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec according to his philosophy of respecting and enhancing the bond between varietals and territory. Now they produce also sparkling wines (Metodo Classico, and Prosecco)