Arcole

Italy · DOC (PDO) · Veneto · 1 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

The territory is uniformly flat in the south-western part, displaying the typical characteristics of an alluvial plain, while the hilly zone begins with the Motta rise at San Bonifacio and, to the east, with part of the Colli Berici.
The plain soils suited to viticulture are predominantly sandy-clay in nature, with low ridges, terraces, and escarpments that do not exceed about ten metres of elevation change, and with deep soils that are sometimes rich in sand.
The soil morphology is linked mainly to the erosion and sedimentation processes of the Adige river and, secondarily, to local watercourses, with predominantly sandy and, to a lesser extent, gravelly deposits.
The silty deposits of Lessinian origin display a brownish-red colouring, while those of Adige origin take on a light brown-hazel colouring.
The climate of the area is of a relatively homogeneous continental type, with very hot and sultry summers and harsh, foggy winters, maximum temperatures occurring between the second decade of July and the first of August, and minimum temperatures between the first and third decades of January.

Human factors

Vine cultivation in the area dates back more than 2,000 years, favoured by the Roman communication routes formed by the Adige river and the Porcilana road.
Arcole Nero is produced by drying Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes through appassimento for approximately two months, followed by a minimum ageing period of two years, of which at least three months must be spent in wooden casks.

Product characteristics

Red wines produced from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon display, in their youth, an intense ruby-red colour with violet hues, and an intense nose with notes of cocoa, violets, and raspberry.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

About this boundary

Area: the official production zone published by the regional geoportal (Veneto).