Plavis is a tribute to the river Piave (from the Latin Plavis), which flows entirely through the Veneto from the Dolomites to Venice, considered the “river sacred to the country”, since during the Great War it was the theater of war. Derived from Merlot grapes, one of the most traditional varieties of the Piave region, it has a bouquet of ripe red fruits and a smooth texture. Rich body and exceptional longevity.
The soil is alluvial, from “caranto”, a mixture of white clay and minerals from the mountains of the Dolomites.
The climate is mild, with very little rain and high summer temperatures, allowing the grapes to ripen under the best conditions.
In order to achieve perfect ripening of the grapes, in addition to the usual care of the vineyard, summer pruning and careful thinning of the leaves are carried out. In addition, the yield is kept very low in order to produce grapes with rich body and aroma.
Harvest – late September, very ripe grapes with deep color, full aromatic structure and soft tannins.
Cleaning and crushing of grapes, maceration and fermentation in special containers at controlled temperature with frequent pumping. After this period, the wine is taken out and fermented in stainless steel vats. The wine matures for 8 months on noble lees in oak barrels and 12-18 months in bottles.
Intense ruby color, bouquet of ripe red fruits, full body, smooth, with the right level of tannins and pleasant notes of wild fruit.