Ca’ di Alte
Ca‘ di Alte was created by winemaker Alberto Marchisio...
Although Piemontese in origin, he has been working in the Veneto for some years. He joined Cantina Colli Vicentini, as director and winemaker with the 2012 vintage, which has seen the quality of wines improve dramatically.
The grapes are grown primarily on the hills south of Vicenza, the Colli Berici, which ensures lower yields and better ripeness. With Alberto’s hand in the winery, the delicate aromas of the wines (in particular the whites) have been preserved.
The Palladian window on the label is the work of local artist and architect, Andrea Palladio who lived in Montecchio Maggiore, where the winery is located, and Vicenza most of his life. Many of his masterpieces are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Vineyards
The vineyards are located in the hills and are south-west facing. The hillside sites experience cooler nights, allowing the aromatic compounds of the grapes to develop. The vines are trained using the Guyot system. The soil is calcareous and of volcanic origin.
Vintage information
Winter in the Veneto was characterised by initially above average temperatures that fell sharply below zero from February. Flowering began early thanks to the spring rains that reduced the water deficit. In summer, particularly in July and August, the temperatures were higher than the norm and were accompanied by hot winds from Africa. Thanks to these warm, dry conditions the grapes harvested were healthy and the flavour development, spot on. The harvest took place in the second half of September.
Vinification
The grapes were harvested, de-stemmed and crushed and then cool soaked for 24 hours. Maceration on the skins lasted 10 days before fermentation at temperatures of 25-27° C. Malolactic fermentation took place before 40% of the wine was aged in oak for 4-5 months prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red colour. Attractive aromas of ripe red berry fruit follow through on to the palate. This wine is velvety, round and full-bodied. The Merlot is riper and juicier than other Merlots from the Veneto, and offers great value.
Vintage information
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Grape varieties |
100% Merlot |
| Region | Veneto |
| Winemaker | Alberto Marchisio |
| Consultant Winemaker | Dominique Delteil |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 13% |
| Acidity | 5g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 8g/l |
| Wine pH | 3.5 |
Trade customers
Liberty Wines customers can order this wine directly from us.