Wine Santi, “Ca’ Bordenis” Bardolino Classico DOC, 2022

Description

For the production of wine “Vigneto Ca ‘Bordenis” Bardolino Classico from the company Santi used grapes grown in the heart of Bardolino Classico, where historically produced wine since the Bronze Age. According to legend, the name of the place comes from the name of the German princess Bardal, the king’s daughter and granddaughter Argonaut Auleto Manto – founder of Mantua. Wine “Vigneto Ca ‘Bordenis” takes its name from an old house in the town of Bardolino, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees and cypresses. The production of this wine was launched in 1975.

Vineyard “vignette Ca ‘Bordenis” is in Calmasino, at an altitude of 130 m above sea level, overlooking Lake Garda. This vineyard is seen by many as an example of a highly effective management and maintenance of agricultural and power Bardolino use it to keep track of the climatic conditions and the maturity of the grapes. Ripe and healthy grapes are harvested in late September, press and subjected to cold maceration for several days, then begins fermentation in steel tanks for 6-8 days to enhance the aromatic characteristics and preserve the individual characteristics of the terroir. Potential wine storage – 2-3 years.

Santi winery was founded in 1843 when Attilio Carlo Santi began production of the classic wines of Soave, Valpolichela, Recioto, Amarone and Bardolino from grapes grown in the region’s top vineyards in the valley of Illasi, situated among the mountains Lessini. Own vineyards, wineries extend over 70 hectares, including 40 hectares located in the Valpolicella Classico, and the rest – in Bardolino Classico Soave Classico. For centuries, Santi conducts strict quality control at all stages of production – from the work in the vineyard to bottling and storage. Now Santi winery is equipped with all modern technologies.

Santi – a company with great authority, producing high quality products based on centuries-old traditions, wine experience, but looking to the future and applying the latest advances. Starting from the company’s flagship – Pinot Grigio “Sortesele”, refreshing Soave “Vigneti di Monteforte” and Rose “L’Infinito” to Valpolicella Classico “Solane” and the classic Amarone – all wines Santi demonstrate a refined and delicate style.