A Tradition of Cabernet in the Colli Euganei
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc have long been at home in the volcanic hills of the Colli Euganei, southwest of Padua. Their introduction to the region is attributed either to Italian laborers who worked in Bordeaux vineyards in the 19th century for meager wages or to the aristocratic owners of the Castello di Lispida, a distinguished local estate, who maintained close ties with Bordeaux winemaking families.
Whichever story you believe, these varieties have become traditional staples of the region, and Elisa Carpanese crafts an exceptional blend from them. Spontaneously fermented and left to age for over a year in concrete tanks, the wine is bottled unfiltered. It offers cool and precise fruit aromas on the nose, accompanied by a delicate, understated spiciness. On the palate, soft tannins and a lively, perfectly balanced acidity create a wine with both elegance and depth. The body is light-footed yet profound, with a finish that is refined, dynamic, and inviting.
Technical Details
- Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc & Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyard: Vineyards at the foot of the Colli Euganei
- Harvest: Handpicked
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | wild yeasts
- Aging: In concrete tanks
- Filtration: None
- SO₂: < 25 mg/l
- Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
- Optimal Drinking Window: Now to 2030
- Volume and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€18.25/l)
All winemakers represented by Vinonudo practice eco-friendly viticulture, using compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations while refraining from herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
