Carlo V., Veneto, Rosso dell Imperatore IGT, Colli Vicentini, Vitevis, Veneto, 0.75l 14.5%

Product detailed description

Wine made from Merlot and Cabernet grapes grown in the province of Vicenza, on the hills, with clay-limestone soil. The maturation period is at least 5 years in the bottle. 
The grapes are gently pressed and followed by controlled fermentation with maceration on the skins. Wine color  it is ruby ​​red. The bouquet is complex with intense notes of spices, vanilla and a very strong aroma of ripe red fruit. The fragrance is smooth, elegant with good structure.
"Carlo V. Charles V, ruler of an empire where the sun never sets, is heading to Bologna to meet Pope Clement VII. En route, a stop at Montecchio Maggiore. At a lavish feast in his honor, nine barrels of fine wine will be honored among the many gifts. A very welcome gift for a gourmet the emperor.' Carlo V "The Emperor's Rosso" Rosso Veneto I.G.T. it is a Bordeaux blend obtained from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, hand-harvested and subjected to drying. Traditional Venetian production method applied to international vines. Carlo V. (* 24.2.1500 - 1558) was the first King of Spain, King of the Romans, Roman Emperor, Duke of Burgundy and Archduke of Austria. On August 23, 1556, he handed over to his son Philip II. the Spanish throne and his brother Ferdinand the imperial rank. When Carlo V  drove through the area where the Colli Vicentini winery is now located, the Montecchio Maggiore area, he was 32 years old and already spoke 10 languages. He was very well known as a connoisseur and gourmet. In the chronicles preserved in the Montecchio library, it is written that he was gifted with 9 barrels of good wine, a basket of white bread, 12 oxen, a hundred pairs of partridges and many roosters and hens, 14 pairs of peacocks. His brother Ferdinand also acquired the kingdom of Bohemia and Hungary by marrying Anna Jagiellonian in 1526. Many years later, a wine label is created, which was inspired by the story recorded in the chronicle and the story of the ruler of unforgettable tastes. The wine is a selection of the Merlot and Cabernet varieties from the best vineyards. It is produced only in certain vintages. Aged in barriques for 12 months.

Merlot variety 

Merlot   is a very traditional, popular variety intended for the production of red wines. It probably comes from the French region of Bordeaux, where it was created by crossing the varieties Magdeleine Noire des Charentes and Cabernet Franc.  It probably came to Italy in the 19th century. Ripening   is medium early and ripening is average. It is a vine of medium vitality, generous, with abundant and constant production thanks to good bud fertility and medium average grape weight. Prefers short pruning; With excessively long fruit heads, the phenomenon of blind buds manifests itself. In any case, to achieve high quality production, the number of buds per plant must be limited. It is very sensitive to drought. It is also sensitive to mold, especially mildew

Cabernet Sauvignon variety 

Like Merlot, Cabernet franc, Carmen?re, etc. it comes from the Bordeaux area, from where it was probably imported to Italy in 1800. De Secondat, son of Montesquieu, called it "the perfect vine". Budding is late and ripening is medium. It has good vitality, rustic, has an average and constant productivity, with good fertility of basal buds as well. Not very sensitive to botrytis and mildew, sensitive to powdery mildew, acid rot and desiccation.

Why do I like it?

A wonderful wine, an excellent marriage of two important red varieties. Merlot and Cabernet S. has its tradition in the province of Vicenza and the fact that Carlo V. stayed here for a long time and even extended his stay. The winery rightfully dedicated this variety to him.