Gemola 2007 Colli Euganei Rosso Merlot Cabernet Franc
Vignalta was founded by Lucio Gomiero in 1980 who proclaimed that he could produce wines as good as anything in Bordeaux. Colli Euganei is located in the Northwest region of Italy and shares the same lines of latitude with Bordeaux. The estate is spread over 123 acres on the south facing slopes of Colli Euganei, an area with unique soil and varietal combinations. Colli is Italian for “hills” and Vignalta translates to “high vines”. The Colli Euganei, with their volcanic origin, has terrains rich in minerals, a mild climate and good thermals producing extraordinary grapes. Their wine cellar is completely dug into the rock, which is not only impressive, but very functional in aging wines at a constant temperature and humidity. Lucio states; “that he is sure of the goodness of his wines, however he is not asking for acts of faith, rather invites you to cocktails”.
The 2007 Gemola is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc produced on the volcanic soils in the Colli Euganei area of Baone. The Merlot and Cabernet grapes grown in these soils are extremely concentrated in fruit flavor. The wine is aged for 2 years on French oak and another 12 months in the bottle before release. The wine has a deep cranberry red color with black fruit aromas that make the blend of the Merlot and Cabernet Franc a memorable wine. The palate offers black cherry, cacao and spicy oak flavor. This full body wine shows great balance, with soft tannins holding tight, completing with a mineral finish.
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