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DES0519RW
Soler
2019
Veneto
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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Veneto has in recent time sadly become synonymous with the mass production of sparkling wine, light whites and thin reds: but this is far from the truth. Whilst Soave is the regions best white ambassador, Pinot Grigio steals most of the limelight, with reds made of Refosco, Corvina and Schiopettino perhaps not getting the praise they deserve. As the vineyards head away from Venice and up to the hills freshness, lower alcohol and delicate flavours are in abundance but a mix of the careful use of oak, recioto techniques (drying grapes) and seldom seem grapes are providing bolder, richer more powerful wines. Indigenous wines rule supreme here with c.18% of Italy’s DOC production, but with plenty of bottles at the other end too.

The De Stefani family began producing wine at the Colvendrame estate, between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. Generations later, in the 1960's, they bought vines in the Piave Valley (Pra' Longo estate) and in Fossalta di Piave (Le Ronche estate) where they set up a new base and winery. Both enjoy exceptional micro-climates, due to the nearby Adriatic, the Dolomites Alps and the surrounding hills as well as a very particular “caranto” soil: a mix of Alpine white clay and minerals. Today Alessandro De Stefani produces organic wines under a very natural philosophy from old, high density, low yield vineyards. He pays homage to native varieties (like Marzemino and Raboso) and has an annual production of just 300.000 bottles from over 100 acres of vineyard. The winery only uses solar power and is 100% carbon neutral.

Tasting note: Sweet; intense; rich black berries; blackcurrant and damson jam. The pallet is fresh; clean; textured and ripe. There is touch of stalky skin, the tannins are fine and a touch green; with some crunchy red apple; sour cranberries; ripe wild strawberries; and sweet cherry. Sweet fruit lingers; with elegant tannins that go on and on. Voluptuous and silky.
Winemaking Detail: The Marzemino and Refosco grapes are gently dried whilst the remainder of the grapes under going fermentation in SST. Dried grapes are then destemmed; crushed and fermented separately. The wine then refines for 12 months in barrique; followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.
Features Blackcurrant Plum Dried-fruit Rich Structured

Features Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Explosive, Plum, Rich, Structured,
Tasting note Sweet, intense, rich black berries, blackcurrant and damson jam. The pallet is fresh, clean, textured and ripe. There is touch of stalky skin, the tannins are fine and a touch green, with some crunchy red apple, sour cranberries, ripe wild strawberries, and sweet cherry. Sweet fruit lingers, with elegant tannins that go on and on. Voluptuous and silky.
Drink with
Cannelloni, Ragu, Salume,

Wine details

Country Italy
Region Veneto
Producer De Stefani
Wine Name Soler
Colour Red
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2019
Main Grape Merlot
Other Grapes 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Carmenenere; 20% Refosco; 20% Marzemino
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 80000
Aging 18 months in barrique
Soil Alluvial; very rich in clay and Tufa
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail The Marzemino and Refosco grapes are gently dried whilst the remainder of the grapes under going fermentation in SST. Dried grapes are then destemmed, crushed and fermented separately. The wine then refines for 12 months in barrique, followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.

DES0519RW
De Stefani
Soler
2019
Veneto
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

Veneto has in recent time sadly become synonymous with the mass production of sparkling wine, light whites and thin reds: but this is far from the truth. Whilst Soave is the regions best white ambassador, Pinot Grigio steals most of the limelight, with reds made of Refosco, Corvina and Schiopettino perhaps not getting the praise they deserve. As the vineyards head away from Venice and up to the hills freshness, lower alcohol and delicate flavours are in abundance but a mix of the careful use of oak, recioto techniques (drying grapes) and seldom seem grapes are providing bolder, richer more powerful wines. Indigenous wines rule supreme here with c.18% of Italy’s DOC production, but with plenty of bottles at the other end too.

The De Stefani family began producing wine at the Colvendrame estate, between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. Generations later, in the 1960's, they bought vines in the Piave Valley (Pra' Longo estate) and in Fossalta di Piave (Le Ronche estate) where they set up a new base and winery. Both enjoy exceptional micro-climates, due to the nearby Adriatic, the Dolomites Alps and the surrounding hills as well as a very particular “caranto” soil: a mix of Alpine white clay and minerals. Today Alessandro De Stefani produces organic wines under a very natural philosophy from old, high density, low yield vineyards. He pays homage to native varieties (like Marzemino and Raboso) and has an annual production of just 300.000 bottles from over 100 acres of vineyard. The winery only uses solar power and is 100% carbon neutral.

Tasting note: Sweet; intense; rich black berries; blackcurrant and damson jam. The pallet is fresh; clean; textured and ripe. There is touch of stalky skin, the tannins are fine and a touch green; with some crunchy red apple; sour cranberries; ripe wild strawberries; and sweet cherry. Sweet fruit lingers; with elegant tannins that go on and on. Voluptuous and silky.
Winemaking Detail: The Marzemino and Refosco grapes are gently dried whilst the remainder of the grapes under going fermentation in SST. Dried grapes are then destemmed; crushed and fermented separately. The wine then refines for 12 months in barrique; followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.
Features Blackcurrant Plum Dried-fruit Rich Structured

Features Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Explosive, Plum, Rich, Structured,
Tasting note Sweet, intense, rich black berries, blackcurrant and damson jam. The pallet is fresh, clean, textured and ripe. There is touch of stalky skin, the tannins are fine and a touch green, with some crunchy red apple, sour cranberries, ripe wild strawberries, and sweet cherry. Sweet fruit lingers, with elegant tannins that go on and on. Voluptuous and silky.
Drink with
Cannelloni, Ragu, Salume,

Wine details

Country Italy
Region Veneto
Producer De Stefani
Wine Name Soler
Style Rich & Full bodied
Vintage 2019
Main Grape Merlot
Other Grapes 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Carmenenere; 20% Refosco; 20% Marzemino
Size 6 x 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.14
Production 80000
Aging 18 months in barrique
Soil Alluvial; very rich in clay and Tufa
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail The Marzemino and Refosco grapes are gently dried whilst the remainder of the grapes under going fermentation in SST. Dried grapes are then destemmed, crushed and fermented separately. The wine then refines for 12 months in barrique, followed by an additional 12 months in bottle.