Monte Olmi is the name of this vineyard, located at Pedemonte di Valpolicella in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. The vineyard has a south-western exposure and is 2.5 hectares in size. It is laid out on terraces in order to ensure efficient draining in case of abundant rainfall.

At the same time, the depth and the clay structure of the terrain serve to retain water during dry period. Since the early 60s, Renzo Tedeschi had the fortunate idea of vinifying the grapes from the Monte Olmi vineyard separately, thus creating one of the very first single-vineyard wines in Valpolicella. Today Monte Olmi is the symbol of the estate and its territory.

Vineyard Notes Soil: red clay and limestone (30% of which 5% active) of moraine origin.

Country: Italy

Vine density: 3500 vines per hectare. Vineyard age: 20 years.

Cultivation: Pergola System. Pruning: 10/14 buds/plant.

Production: 6000 kg/hectare.

Grape varieties: 30% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 10% Oseleta, Negrara, Dindarella, Croatina, Forselina.

Winemaking Technique Grape harvest: end of September, beginning of October.

Grapes drying in fruit storage structure: controlled humidity 4 months.

Soft pressing Alcoholic fermentation and maceration: 40/60 days/temperature 15° C.

Ageing: 4 years. Bottling and bottle ageing: 6 months.

Description Of The Wine Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: aromas of crushed blackberries, spice and flowers combined with notes of Slavonia oak. Flavor: full-bodied, with peppery, berry character, medium tannins and a fine finish. The after-taste confirms the character of the bouquet. This wine has a long-lasting and persistent flavour.

Suited for ageing: it is a keeping wine.

Combinations: red meat and game-cheeses, aged cheeses.

Serve at: 16-18° C.

Alcohol by Volume: 17%