Ponte Pietra, Garganega/Chardonnay 10 Litre Bag-in-Box
Vintage: 2024
| Vintage | Product Code | Format | Closure | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PP104Z24 | 1 x 1000 | Other | Available |
Producer
Matt Thomson of Blank Canvas makes the Ponte Pietra wines at the Cantina di Monteforte. The name references Verona’s ‘Ponte Pietra’ (stone bridge), which dates back to Roman times, although vines had thrived on the hills outside Verona long before this bridge spanned the Adige River.
The Ponte Pietra wines are fruit-forward and expressive. The white is lifted and fresh with a lovely balance on the palate, while the red is Veronese in style: fresh, unoaked with cherry aromas. The Rosato has an attractive pale pink colour drawn from a brief period of contact with the skins of the black grapes. These wines offer exceptional value for money.
Vineyards
The fruit for this wine is grown on the slopes of vineyards situated next to the Soave zone in the Val d'Alpone. The vineyards have excellent south east exposure, with soils of volcanic origin.
Vintage
The 2024 vintage was characterised by a mild winter, with abundant rainfall that created a good water reserve in the soil. The spring was marked by frequent and heavy rains and, in some cases, intense weather events, with temperatures generally remaining below the seasonal average until mid-June. The summer recorded very high temperatures, especially the first two weeks of August, with peaks above 40°C. However, these conditions rarely hindered vine growth and grape maturation, thanks particularly to the water reserves accumulated during the spring.
Vinification
The grapes were hand harvested, destemmed and crushed and pumped to the press with no sulphur addition. The juice was chilled immediately and naturally settled. Cultured yeasts were added to initiate fermentation, which took place around 14°C in order to retain the pure fruit flavours. The wine was released young to preserve freshness.
Tasting Notes & Technical Details
Light and pale straw in colour, the bag in box system ensures that the freshness of this delicately perfumed, fragrant wine is perfectly preserved. Lovely, clean, almond blossom aromas give way to a lively, citrus fruit character on the palate, with enough body to round out the crisp acidity. Soft, almondy flavours linger on the finish.
Alcohol (ABV)
12%
Acidity
5.3 g/l
Residual Sugar
5 g/l
pH
3.5
Other wines from this producer
Producer | Wine | Product Code | Features | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte Pietra | Trebbiano/Garganega | PP101 | W | Factsheet | |
| Merlot/Corvina | PP102 | R | |||
| Pinot Grigio Rosato | PP103 | Ro | Factsheet |