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Carianum
IGT Veneto
Garganega / late harvest
This historically inspired and distinctive wine takes its name from the Roman family of the Cariae, thus reminding us of the traditional manual skills that go into its making in order to yield a truly exceptional wine. The skilful toil of man, along with sunshine, wind and the choice of the finest grapes contribute towards making a wine with a forthright, full-bodied and mouth-filling flavor.
CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN
Gold Medal Carianum 2006
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WINE SPECTATOR
Curriculum 2000-2008
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WINE SPECTATOR 2008
Carianum Brunelli: 87 points/Wine Spectator!
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Type of wine
Dry I.G.T. unfiltered white wine, late harvestGrapevine
100% Garganega.Production zone
CustozaType of soil
Red and brown hillside soils: limestone over glacial driftTraining system
Trentino-type pergola with, on average, 25 year-old vinesProduction process
The bunches of Garganega grapes addressed to Carianum are picked by hand in early October, when this variety is slightly overripe: in this way the grapes give more concentrated perfumes and greater complexity. After a brief period of skin contact the must is transferred into 225-liter barriques, where the wine continues to ferment on its lees for 5 months, with regular weekly bâtonnage.Tasting note
On the nose, this deep straw yellow-colored wine offers spicy tones as well as hints of apricots and fresh, sweet aromatic herbs such as sage. These notes are set off by floral scents of acacia blossoms and jasmine. One can also pick out nuances of ripe white grapes, crab apples and vanilla. On the palate it is rounded, but with an appealing balancing freshness and savory quality. The finish is very long. This is a very well-structured white that shows at its best after one or two years’ bottle-aging.Serving suggestions
Delicious as an accompaniment for richly flavored fish dishes, such as crayfish and fresh or smoked salmon. It is also splendid with white meats baked in tinfoil.Serving temperature
13°C (55°F)
