COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Corteforte
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Low
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Corteforte's Concentus Rosso delle Venezie IGT 2016 is a red wine from the Veneto region of Italy. Its name, 'Concentus,' signifies harmony, reflecting the blend of traditional Valpolicella grape varieties like Corvina and Rondinella, alongside Sangiovese. The winery, Corteforte, was founded in 1989 by Carlo Maria Cerutti and is situated in a restored 15th-century fortified estate in the Fumane valley. The producer emphasizes a philosophy of harmony and respect for the land. The vineyards are located on hilly terrain at altitudes between 150 and 300 meters, with soils composed of tufa, basalt, and Eocene limestone. The 2016 vintage is characterized by good balance and structure.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Concentus is Latin for harmony, reflecting the wine's blend.
Fact 02
Uses the appassimento method, partially drying grapes for concentration.
Fact 03
Vineyards are on hilly terrain with tufa, basalt, and limestone soils.
Fact 04
A blend of traditional Valpolicella grapes plus Sangiovese.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Concentus Rosso involves a multi-step process. Key grape varieties, Corvina and Rondinella, are subjected to a 40-day appassimento process to concentrate fruit and tannins. Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel vats with frequent pumping over to enhance color and flavor extraction, continuing until all sugars are fermented. The wine then undergoes aging in French oak barrels for 8-10 months, followed by 6 months of bottle aging. Corteforte emphasizes organic and sustainable practices in its viticulture and winemaking.
