Ca Maiol
Negresco 2023
| Denomination | IGT Benaco Bresciano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Lombardy (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Uve Rosse |
| Aging | Aged in 225-litre French oak barriques for over a year; approximately 12-18 months. |
- Grape varieties: Groppello, Barbera, Sangiovese and Marzemino, a typical blend from Valtènesi
- Method: partial drying and long extractive fermentation in stainless steel
- Ageing: over a year in 225-litre French oak barriques
- Tasting notes: cherry and plum, dark spices and tobacco; soft tannins
- Serving and pairings: 14-16 °C, decant for one hour; lasagne, grilled meat, cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Ca Maiol Negresco is an enveloping red wine from Benaco Bresciano, created as the first red grape label from the Ca Maiol winery. This blend skilfully combines the Groppello, Barbera, Sangiovese and Marzemino varieties. On the palate, it offers a fleshy and full-bodied structure, supported by silky tannins and a pleasant freshness. On the nose, it releases an intense bouquet of cherry and plum, enriched by notes of dark spices and tobacco. Thanks to its harmonious finish, it pairs beautifully with baked pasta dishes, grilled meats and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes for Ca Maiol Negresco grow in the vineyards of Valtènesi, located on the southern shore of Lake Garda. This Brescia area enjoys a mild climate, tempered by the lake basin, which provides an ideal environment for optimal grape ripening. The Valtènesi area imparts a distinct regional character to the wine. These soil and climate conditions help shape a dynamic flavour profile, capable of maintaining a perfect balance between enveloping warmth, tannic texture and fresh acidity.
How it is produced
The production of this red begins with manual harvesting and partial drying of the grapes, which enhances their concentration and smoothness. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks involves a long period on the skins to ensure a decisive extraction of structure. Ageing continues for over a year in French oak barrels, blending the tannic texture and enriching the aromatic profile. This rigorous production method shapes a wine with complex nuances, offering a persistent finish dominated by notes of ripe fruit, dark spices and toasted hints.
History and Curiosities
Born in 1988 as the winery's first red label, Ca Maiol Negresco pays tribute to the elegance of the famous Hôtel Negresco in Nice. This Benaco Bresciano IGT 2023 encapsulates the essence of Valtènesi, masterfully blending Groppello, Barbera, Sangiovese and Marzemino. Thanks to the partial drying of the grapes and skilful maturation in French oak barriques, it releases a warm and enveloping sip, enhanced by silky tannins. Awarded 91 points by Luca Maroni, it offers a tasting experience of rare and unforgettable finesse.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1967
- Oenologist: Loris Vazzoler
- Bottles produced: 1.300.000
- Hectares: 110
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| Name | Ca Maiol Negresco Benaco Bresciano 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Benaco Bresciano IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Uve Rosse |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Vendor | Ca Maiol |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in 1988 as the winery's first red label, Ca Maiol Negresco pays tribute to the elegance of the famous Hôtel Negresco in Nice. This Benaco Bresciano IGT 2023 encapsulates the essence of Valtènesi, masterfully blending Groppello, Barbera, Sangiovese and Marzemino. Thanks to the partial drying of the grapes and skilful maturation in French oak barriques, it releases a warm and enveloping sip, enhanced by silky tannins. Awarded 91 points by Luca Maroni, it offers a tasting experience of rare and unforgettable finesse. |
| Origin | Valtènesi, southern shore of Lake Garda (Desenzano del Garda, Brescia) |
| Fermentation | Long fermentation on the skins |
| Production technique | Drying of a portion of the grapes; particularly extractive fermentation on the skins (in stainless steel); ageing/maturation in 225-litre French oak barriques for over a year. |
| Wine making | Appassimento of a portion of the grapes; prolonged fermentation on the skins with particularly extractive fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing in 225-litre French oak barriques for over a year. |
| Aging | Aged in 225-litre French oak barriques for over a year; approximately 12 8 months. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |