BESO 2012 PASSITO
£22.26
Hearty roast dishes, meat and game (all kinds of birds and animals), ideal for very mature cheeses or sipped in company or for meditation between meals. It is enhanced in large crystal wine glasses.
90 in stock (can be backordered)
Description
The most amazing characteristic noticed when tasting Beso is its smoothness. Indeed, despite its alcohol content of 16.5 degrees and its well-structured body, it is pleasant to drink. A long period of aging in the bottle gives it this characteristic and elegance that set it apart.
The complex bouquet of Beso is not only dominated by the typical aromas of wood but also by ripe red fruit and jam, especially cherry, black cherry and plum, as well as ethereal and spicy notes, with a pleasant hint of bitter almond. Lastly, on the palate, it is mellow, without sharpness, and persistent. Its sweet, natural tannins perfectly offset its body, making it harmonious, elegant and enveloping.
Vinification: After being picked by hand, carefully selecting the best bunches, the grapes are gently placed in wooden boxes (plateaux), where they will remain for more than 60 days. Here, they lose up to 40% of their initial weight.
Once the grapes have been crushed and destemmed, fermentation takes place in small steel tanks, where the must is processed for about 30 days by pumping over, délestage and a long period of maceration with the cap submerged. This minimises the risk of bacterial contamination and allows optimum extraction of polyphenolic substances and tannins that are pleasant on the palate.
The wine then remains in cement tanks for 1 year. Then it is transferred to large casks for about another year. This is followed by a long period of aging in the bottle of at least 2 years.
Tasting Notes
Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella and a small percentage of other ancient grape varieties.
Color: dark ruby red.
Aroma: ripe red fruit and jam, especially cherry, black cherry and plum, as well as ethereal and spicy notes, with a pleasant hint of bitter almond.
Taste: mellow, without sharpness, and persistent. Its sweet, natural tannins perfectly offset its body, making it harmonious, elegant and enveloping.
Wine Maker
BONAZZI BADIN The farm is situated in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica area. The name “Classica” refers to the unique small area north of Verona where Amarone, Recioto and Valpolicella have always been produced. That is, before the DOC and DOCG production area was extended in 1968. Our wine cellar and its surrounding vineyards are located in this privileged territory, in a wonderful elevated position on a south-facing hill. Since the second half of the 18th century, we, the Bonazzi family - initially as sharecroppers - have cultivated, with love and respect, a total of 8 hectares mainly planted with vines, as well as olive and cherry trees. Later, in 1962, Alessandro Bonazzi acquired the houses and the land and established the farm. At the same time, his sons Mario, Angelo and Luciano continued his work, enhancing the winemaking part of the business. They made important land improvements and received great recognition from the local market, also thanks to prestigious wine competitions, in which Bonazzi wines have always made the company excel. Nowadays, Giorgio and Ivo, grandsons of Alessandro, continue the farming and wine-making activities with passion and great dedication, focusing on certain aspects that we consider crucial: environmental impact, respect for traditions and hospitality.Related products
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