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THE WINES OF VALPOLICELLA
constitute the most recently created Albino Armani product line, and they
are exclusive in their fresh-flavored variety, since the grapes grow in
the highest hills of Valpolicella, near the village of Marano. The area
is a small natural paradise, where the grapevines occupy the last strip
of land where winegrowing is possible, before reaching the mountain climate.
The conditions are characterized by a very rich variety of elements, perfect
exposure, and total respect for the slow and laborious traditional growing
process. The drying of the grapes takes place in naturally ventilated
barns, which, being situated at 640 meters above sea level, do not require
artificial dehumidifiers. Wines: Amarone Cuslanus, Valpolicella Superiore
and Ripasso.
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OUR PRODUCTS
THE WINES OF THE ADIGE VALLEY OF VERONA
produced in Dolcè, grow in a climate characterized by constant wind and
the mild influence of Lake Garda. Armani chooses between different fields
with porphyry-limestone soil, and the parameter for such selection are
sunshine and frost, to bring out the virtues of different grape varieties.
Among such varieties, the family favorite is Foja Tonda, an ancient cultivar
indigenous of the Adige Valley: it was Albino Armani who saved this variety
from extinction. Foja Tonda is also a symbol for the biodiversity which
makes this valley so special. Wines: Foja Tonda, Corvara, Chardonnay Piccola
Botte, Colle Ara Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.
THE WINES OF TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE
come from a valley called Vallagarina, situated in the townships of Ala
and Avio. Here the vineyards compose a breathtaking landscape at the base
of Monte Baldo and the Lessinia Hills, where the soil was made fertile
by the Adige River that flows through. The strips of land, still cultivated
according to the traditional pergola method, graduate from morenic to
alluvial like steps from the higher areas down to the river. Discovering
the best exposure for the different varieties has become a necessary condition
for producing top-quality wines in a microclimate characterized by intense
night-to-day temperature shifts, which are perfect for the ripening of
the grapes. Wines: Schiava Rosato, Teroldego, Marzemino, Pinot Nero, Chardonnay,
Pinot Grigio and Muller Thurgau.
THE WINES OF FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
are from Sequals, situated in the spectacular natural context of the Magredi
Hills. Here the soil is poor, composed of over 80% pebbles, which are
called claps in the local dialect. To grow wines here means to accept
the area's rhythm and natural balance, low yields, and long hours: without
these factors it is impossible to produce fine wines in this area, but
the effort is compensated by intense and exclusive aromas. It is at the
Sequals Vineyard, whose copper construction harmonizes with the landscape,
where ancient mysteries coincide with advanced technological methods,
such as the pressing method using gravity, and separating the winemaking
areas according to temperature. Wines: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Refosco
del peduncolo rosso, Pinot Grigio, Traminer, Chardonnay, Friulano (from
Tocai grapes), Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon.
THE WINES OF VALLE DEI RONCHI
Through the friendshisp between Albino Armani and Giuseppe Tognotti
, the project to recuperate an old homestead and the small vineyard that
embraces and protects it ,was born. An ambitious project,that is a dream,passion
and immagination. In each bottle of Maso Michei wine you will find all
this and more, much more.
Just above the trentino village of Ronchi the vines are nourished by the
same land that provides the surrounding woods. The same vineyards thirst
is quenched by the surrounding mountain snow, the air carries pollen,aromas
and perfums that are found in the wines, so enriched in sensorial suggestions.
In the breathtaking area of the “Piccole Dolomiti”the vineyard
is located at 840m. above sea level and is one of the highest in Italy.
Here most of the work is still done manually as it was in years gone by
where rifrigeration doesn’t exist and the fermentation temperature
is controlled by circulating spring water that is constantly nine degrees.
The environmental impact is almost non existent ,due to a very low energy
consumption. The homestead is self-sustaining and in perfect harmony with
its territory today as it was in the past. If a bottle could contain a
fable,it would tell the tale of Maso Michei. The Valle dei Ronchi wines
are :Muller Thurgau,Pinot Nero and Gewurtztraminer.
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