SAN ZENO RECIOTO DI SOAVE DOCG SOIL TYPE: Chalky, limestone and pebbly located on the valley floor. PRUNING SYSTEM: Short Veronese Pergola, Guyot GRAPE VARIETIES: Garganega 100% YIELD: 4 tonnes / hectare HARVEST: Grapes are harvested by hand in the first two weeks of September. WINE-MAKING TECHNIQUE: After careful selection, the grapes are hung up on vertical wires to dry in the fruit drying loft for 5-6 months. Toward the end of February, the grapes are pressed softly. Fermentation is carried out in barriques for 15 – 20 days. The wine is matured in barrique for a further 24 - 30 months. TASTING NOTES: Intense amber in colour, San Zeno is full-bodied with an aftertaste of bitter almonds which balances the soft, sweet, vanilla and sometimes spicy notes on the palate. The bouquet has aromas of bitter almond and dried fruit. SAN ZENO RECIOTO DI SOAVE DOCG FOOD & WINE MATCHING: Perfect with deserts which are quite dry especially with dishes prepared with hazelnuts, almonds and dried fruits. This wine also pairs well with different types of blue cheese served with honey and jams. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14-16°C ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12,5 % Vol. ABOUT “SAN ZENO”: San Zeno is a find dessert wine made with grapes with high sugar content and loose bunches harvested in the different Garganega vineyards we own. The complexity of this wine allows it to develop with age. FORMATS AVAILABLE: 0.5lt , 1.5lt SHELF LIFE: San Zeno may be cellared for 7 to 10 years SAN ZENO RECIOTO DI SOAVE DOCG AWARDS 1984 RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” - DOUJA D’OR - XII CONCORSO NAZIONALE VINI DOC E DOCG 1998 RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” ‘98 - DIPLOMA DI MERITO - SOAVE TOP 2000 RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” ‘97 - DIPLOMA DI GRAN MENZIONE - VINITALY 2001 RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” ‘99 – 86/100 DIPLOMA - OTTOMARZO 2002 RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” – 87/100 DIPLOMA - OTTOMARZO RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” ‘99 – SILVER MEDAL – INT. ORGANIC WINE EXPO’ RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” ’99 - DIPLOMA DI MERITO - SOAVE TOP RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” – GOLDEN MEDAL - L.A. C OUNTRY FAIR RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” ‘02 – 2/3 GLASSES – GAMBERO ROSSO 2003 RECIOTO SOAVE DOCG “SAN ZENO” - BEST OF CLASS AWARD DESSERT WINE - L.A. 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