Selva Capuzza MADÉR Riviera del Garda Classico Rosso Superiore DOC 2018

Madér is the dialectal name for the vine shoot from which the clusters of grapes grow. It is made from the traditional blend of Groppello, Barbera, Marzemino, and Sangiovese, harvested from Selva Capuzza’s oldest vineyards.

After harvesting and manual sorting, the grapes are destemmed and pressed in the cellar. The skin maceration takes place in stainless steel tanks and usually lasts between 8 and 10 days with several daily pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation is typically encouraged.

The wine is then transferred in the early winter months to second, third, or fourth-use French oak barriques with light toasting, where it is aged for 12 to 18 months. After blending, it rests in the bottle for several months before being released for sale.

This wine presents a deep ruby color, with an elegant intensity of aroma, showcasing evident fruity notes (cherry and blackberry jam) and spicy hints of black pepper, along with undertones of leather and chocolate. On the palate, it is smooth and warm, with a velvety and enveloping tannic structure. The finish is sweet and persistent, enveloping, with a very clean and refined closure.

It can age for more than 5 years from the vintage, developing aromas of ripe red fruit, tobacco, and a velvety, persistent taste that remains elegant.

This wine demonstrates that a red can be of high quality — so much so that it becomes unforgettable — without the need to be heavy or overly concentrated.