Balestri Valda
Appellation: Soave Classico
Proprietor: Rizzotto family
Size: 15 hectares
Farming Practice: Organic
Wines:
Varietal/Blend: Garganega
Vineyard Area: From three sites called Monte Carniga, Sengialta and Campagnola — vines are up to 35 years old
Soil: Basaltic and calcareous
Elevation: 360 - 560 feet
Vinification: Manual harvest, direct press and fermented in stainless steel
Maturation: Stainless steel on fine lees until bottling
Marketing Materials:
Varietal/Blend: Garganega (70%) and Trebbiano di Soave (30%)
Vineyard Area: From a single vineyard called "Sengialta" situated in heart of the appellation — vines are up to 35 years old.
Soil: Basaltic and calcareous (significantly more basaltic than the base Soave Classico)
Elevation: 560 feet
Vinification: Manual harvest, direct press and fermented in stainless steel
Maturation: Stainless steel on fine lees until bottling
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