Tenuta Polvaro 2016 Polvaro Nero Red Blend, DOC Veneto Rosso

Tenuta Polvaro in the Veneto is an estate that dates back to the 1600's. The De Zan family, makers of the Candoni wines, now owns it and they produce wines that are traditional in character but modern in style. This wine is a Bordeaux style blend of three distinctive grapes; 52% Merlot 24% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Malbec. All of the grapes are hand-picked during the first three weeks of September. Each varietal is vinified separately due to different maturation times. The maceration of the Syrah lasts six  days, while the Cabernet and Merlot grapes macerate for ten days. At the end of the maceration process, the grapes are blended during the first fermentation then aged in oak barrels.

This was awawrded Due Bicchieri by the Gambero Rosso and also awarded a Gold Medal and Best Red of Veneto in the Italian National Wine Competition in 2019.