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1998
Capo di Stato - Colli Trevigiani
Varietal/Style: Bordeaux
Blend
Origin: Venegazzù
di Volpago del Montello, Italy
Vintage: 1998
Winemaker: Count
Loredan Gasparini
Rating: 13.5/20
Retail Price: n/a |
Tasting
Notes: This
Bordeaux blend is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%),
Cabernet Franc (20%), Merlot (10%) and Malbech (5%) and
comes from the grapes of the historic vineyard of the farm
of Venegazzù (the so-called "Cento piante",
with vines that are 50 years old) and partly of the vineyard
"Falconera". It
is worth mentioning that it was created by Count Loredan
Gasparini for the official events of the city of Venice
and dedicated to former President of the French Republic
Charles De Gaulle. The label portraying a youth was created
in 1967 by the artist Tono Zancanaro to express his admiration
for the wine.
| Profile:
The Capo di Stato is the pride of the Azienda Agricola
Conte Loredan Gasparini in the province of Treviso.
The 80-hectar vineyard lies in Venegazzù di
Volpago del Montello, at the foot of the hills bearing
the same name, at the heart of the Marca Trevigiana.
The
area has a clayey soil very rich in iron and mineral
components. The farm was founded in the 1950's by
Count Piero Loredan, a direct heir of the Doge of
Venice Leonardo Loredan (who chose the territory of
"Vignigazzu" to take up residence in a gorgeous
Palladian Villa). In 1973 the farm became property
of its present owner and director Mr Giancarlo Palla.
Since the beginning the founder decided to grow Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec in the
farm to produce high quality wines. His philosophy
was (and still is at the basis of the company's activity)
the respect for and the enhancement of the tie between
the vine variety and territory. |
Address:
Via Martignago Alto 24
Fraz. Venegazzú del Montello
I-31040 Volpago del Montello (TV), Italy
Phone: 39 0438 492250
Web site: www.venegazzu.com
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