Terroir experience 1: Prea, Peratara

Prea Bianco Verona IGT 2022:
The best grapes are harvested by hand exclusively in the 'Prea' vineyard, which covers approximately 3.8ha. Due to the high altitude of the vineyard, between 560 and 610 metres above sea level, and the high temperature range between day and night, the harvest lasts until late October. The name of the vineyard, stone in Veronese dialect, derives from the marl-calcareous soil particularly rich in skeleton of Cretaceous origin. Soft whole cluster pressing of the grapes followed by fermentation in cement vats at a controlled temperature between 16°- 18°C. 2 years of ageing between cement and Clayver. Further ageing for six months in bottle.

Peratara Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2020:
The best grapes are harvested by hand exclusively in the ‘Peratara’ vineyard, which covers approximately 4.5 hectares. Given the high altitude of the vineyard, between 550 and 570 metres above sea level, and the significant temperature variations between day and night, harvesting continues until the end of September. The name of the vineyard, which means “stony ground” in the Venetian dialect, derives from the marl-limestone soil, which is particularly rich in Cretaceous skeleton. Destemming and soft pressing of the grapes, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 22° and 24°C. Ten days of maceration with periodic daily delestage and pumping over. Two years of ageing in large barrels, tonneaux, barriques and amphorae. Further ageing for one year in the bottle.

Prea Bianco Verona IGT 2022:
Its minerality and acidity make it ideal with elaborate dishes, such as baccalà mantecato, risotto alla Milanese, foie gras or duck breast. It should also be tried with oriental dishes, which prefer savoury and mineral wines.

Peratara Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2020:
It pairs perfectly with first courses with full-bodied sauces, roasts and white meats, and medium-aged cheeses. Also try it with spicy Oriental dishes or boiled meats, as is traditional in Verona.