Groppello

Riviera del Garda Classic Groppello Red Wine DOC Lombardia La Guarda Farm Groppello 13% VOL. The Riviera del Garda Classico Groppello DOC is a red wine coming from the vinification of the "Groppello di Mocasina", an autochthonous vine from Valtenesi. It is grown in soils that, due to exposure and microclimate, guarantee optimal ripening of the grapes; the bunches, very tight and compact, in fact fear an excessive humidity that could cause deterioration. After a careful selection of the grapes that allows the entry into the cellar exclusively to healthy and ripe bunches, the traditional process of vinification in red begins: the grapes are left to macerate for about 6/7 days. The product obtained remains for about 10/12 months in stainless steel tanks before being bottled. At this point it can face an aging of 3/4 years. The farm LA GUARDA is located in Castrezzone di Muscoline in the province of Brescia on the Brescia side of Lake Garda. The company has an area of ??18 hectares of which 9 are planted and 2.5 are grown for the olive tree and spread over two hills, whose height varies from 320 to 370 meters above sea level.The soil, characterized by stones and sand origins, together with the particularly dry and constantly ventilated climate, an optimal pedo-climatic situation for the cultivation of the vine. The management of the company is of a family type. The cultivated vines are: Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese and Barbera le rosse, Riesling Renano la bianca. It should be served at a temperature of 18 ° C and goes well with second autumn dishes based on stewed red meats with polenta and mushrooms, grilled and roasted.