REGION: Veneto
AREA: Soave Classico zone
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Castelcerino Vineyard 45°27'42.4''N 11°14'22.5''E
ALTITUDE: 300 m above sea level
EXPOSURE: Southeast
SOIL TYPE: Calcareous with brown clay
TREENING SYSTEM: Pergola
AVERAGE VINE AGE: Over 30 years
PLANTING DENSITY: 3,500 vines/ha
HAVING TIME: Manual harvesting of the grapes in large crates between late September and early October
VINIFICATION: The grapes are pressed internally, followed by static decantation
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 15-18° C
FERMENTATION DURATION: 2 weeks
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Not performed
AGEING: 6 months in stainless steel tanks, followed by 2 months of bottle aging
PEAKS & VALLEYS - VERONA’S LANDSCAPE: The Peaks & Valleys project, designed by Marilisa Allegrini and Andrea Lonardi,
is dedicated to Verona and its various productions (Valpolicella, Soave, and Lugana). A project that aims to raise awareness not only of the wines but also of the diverse territories of Verona: from the rugged reliefs of Valpolicella, where the hills meet the Adige River, to the volcanic soils of the gentle slopes of Soave, to the morainic hills and the sparkling shores of Lake Garda. These peaks and valleys represent the very foundations of the wines. Just think of the limestone vineyards of Valpolicella,
connected to the Lessini Mountains, which produce light, crisp, and savory red wines; the volcanic and limestone hills of Soave, which
produce salty, mineral, and long-lived wines; and the morainic hills, carved out by the ancient Lake Garda glacier in the Lugana area, which produce structured and complex white wines. Peaks & Valleys selects its vineyards based on precise criteria:
soil diversity (limestone, volcanic, morainic), climate, exposure, and altitude (each vineyard is chosen for its specific
combination), native varieties, training systems (espalier, traditional and modern pergola), and the age and heritage of the vines.
Each wine in the portfolio thus authentically expresses its origins, while respecting contemporary standards
for high-end wines.
TASTING NOTES: Peaks & Valley's Soave Classico Castelcerino is the perfect expression of the limestone-rich Soave area.
It is produced from vines trained using the traditional Pergola system and located in one of the highest areas of the
Soave denomination. In the glass, it presents a straw yellow color, with a bouquet expressing notes of citrus fruit, particularly citron,
and a distinct Ionian note. On the palate, it is a savory and mineral wine that expresses freshness and crystalline precision.
INTERESTING FACT: The illustrations on the Peaks & Valleys wine labels depict the vineyards and areas of the various locations
of the project. The white color of the label for our Soave Castelcerino recalls the color of the vineyard's limestone soil.
The illustration features Soave Castle, the quintessential symbol of the town and the appellation, and a
cherry branch, reminiscent of the many cherry trees found in these areas.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Serve at 8-10°C and uncork just before serving.
SIZE: 750 ml
100% Garganega
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5% ??Vol TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.34 g/l RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.1 g/l NET DRY EXTRACT: 22.4 g/l PH: 3.26