Albino Piona – Rabitta Passito Bianco IGT Veneto 2020 (0,375 l)

Albino Piona – Passito Rabitta IGT

Refined sweet wine from 100% Garganega, long-dried and oak-aged

Vinification
Careful hand-harvesting of the grapes in plateaux for drying. This is followed by a long drying process lasting 5 months. The must is then pressed to extract it. The must undergoes careful cold decantation, followed by alcoholic fermentation in new 500-liter tonneaux and aging in tonneaux for 24 months. Bottle aging for at least 12 months.

Organoleptic Characteristics

• Colour: Deep golden yellow with amber reflections

• Aromas: Intense and complex, with notes of honey, dried apricot, figs, candied fruit and delicate vanilla hints

• Taste: Velvety, rich and full-bodied, perfectly balanced between sweetness and fresh acidity. Long, elegant finish with hints of almonds and spices

Grapes and Percentages
100% Garganega

Vineyards
All grapes come from the estate’s own vineyards. The vineyards are cultivated in the most suitable areas of the appellation, varying in altitude, exposure, and microclimate. Espalier – 5,000 vines/ha.

Yield
100 quintals/hectare

Age of the Vines
20–30 years

Soil
Morainic hills south of Lake Garda, 150–200 m above sea level

Harvest Time
End of September

Technical Data

• Alcohol: 14.5% vol.

• Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C