PASSITO BIANCO VENETO IGT
Production area
Vineyards in the Valpolicella Classica area, located in the municipality of
Fumane.
Grape varieties
Garganega 80%, Trebbiano 20%.
Alcohol by volume
14% vol.
Grape harvesting
Carefully selected grapes, hand-picked and placed in boxes. The grapes are
left to dry slowly for 100-120 days in boxes or hung in bunches according to
the traditional “Sala” method.
Fermentation
Fermented for 15-20 days with short maceration during the first 5 days
to give the wine more structure, aroma and its characteristic gold colour.
Racking is carried out, and the fermentation stopped to maintain the
sweetness. Subsequently aged in steel vats.
Organoleptic properties
Golden yellow colour, with an aroma that contains honey, apricots and
dried fruit. Round, soft, sweet flavour.
Food pairings
Dessert wine, can be paired with dry pastries, soft cheeses, jams and nuts.
