MONTECORNO REBO BENACO BRESCIANO I.G.T. 2021

Deep ruby red in colour with violet hues. The nose reveals spicy notes, red fruit, hints of forest floor and aromas of plum preserve. Dry, full-bodied and harmonious on the palate, with moderate tannins.

Designation: Rebo Benaco Bresciano IGT

Grape variety: 100% Rebo, a cross between Merlot and Teroldego named after the Trentino agronomist Rebo Rigotti

Production area: Montecorno, Desenzano del Garda, Brescia, Lombardy

Training system: row-trained vines with Guyot pruning

Harvest: picked by hand into crates in September

Vinification: the grapes are destemmed and gently crushed, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. A 24–48-hour pre-fermentation cold maceration is followed by pump-overs and délestage, or rack-and-return. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel

Ageing: in French oak barriques for 24–36 months, followed by 12 months of bottle ageing

Alcohol content: 14.5% – Contains sulphites

Serving temperature: 18°C

Available size
0.75 L bottle in wooden case AVAMRL075

Perfect pairing
Italiamy recommends serving Montecorno with a classic Milanese dish: saffron risotto accompanied by osso buco.