Vicenza

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Basaltic substrate (of volcanic origin) dominant in the western and northern hill zones.
• Sedimentary marine limestone substrate widespread in the central-southern zone and in the Colli Berici.
• The mountain ridges to the north screen cold winter winds; the Colli Berici to the south moderate warm air currents from the Po Plain.
• Average summer temperatures of 22.9 °C with peaks in July; autumns characterized by marked diurnal temperature variation.
• Well-drained soils owing to their loose texture, promoting balanced vegetative and productive growth in the vine.

• DOC established in 2000, rooted in a millenary viticultural tradition updated with techniques from Conegliano and S. Michele all'Adige.
• Modern viticulture developed through research trials conducted by the Stazione Sperimentale di Conegliano and the institutes of Conegliano and S. Michele all'Adige.

• Reds: ruby evolving to garnet with aging, red forest fruits or ethereal notes (Pinot nero), well-structured and polyphenol-rich.

• Basaltic soils (of volcanic origin) to the west and north, limestone (sedimentary marine) soils in the central-south and in the Colli Berici: geological diversity selects grape varieties according to their vocational suitability.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0476
• Official trade body site — Consorzio di Tutela Chiaretto e Bardolino