Groppello Riviera Del Garda Classico - Conti Thun

The Groppello Riviera Del Garda Classico from Conti Thun in Lombardy presents a bright, ruby-red color when swirled in the glass. On the nose, this Conti Thun red wine reveals all kinds of currant, sour cherry, blackberry and plum. As if that were not already impressive, notes of vanilla are added thanks to maturation in stainless steel.

The Conti Thun Groppello Riviera Del Garda Classico presents itself to the wine lover as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly meaty, dense and velvety texture. The finish of this red wine from the Lombardy wine-growing region is ultimately impressive with a lovely aftertaste.

Vinification of the Groppello Riviera Del Garda Classico by Conti Thun

This balanced red wine from Italy is vinified from the Groppello grape variety. After hand-picking, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by several months of maturation on the fine lees before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food recommendation for the Groppello Riviera Del Garda Classico by Conti Thun

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a tempered 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to duck breast with sugar snap peas, stuffed bell peppers, or fried calf’s liver with apples, onions and balsamic sauce.

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