The grapes are carefully selected and hand-harvested in 5 kg crates, then left to rest for 10–15 days in ventilated rooms. After total destemming and crushing, the must macerates for 9 days, with frequent punch-downs and pump-overs to enhance color and structure. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks, on fine lees in suspension, with spontaneous malolactic fermentation, which softens the tannins while maintaining great complexity.
Tasting Notes
Technical Sheet
Wines · 100% Groppello di Breganze
Denomination · Veneto IGT di Breganze
Provenance · Hills of Santa Lucia in Breganze
Type · Dry
Color · Dark red, garnet colours
Serving temperature · 16°C
With an intense ruby-red color and garnet reflections, it opens on the nose with scents of ripe forest fruits, complemented by spicy and balsamic notes. On the palate it is tannic and structured, with pronounced persistence that envelops the mouth with deep sensations. Serve at 16–18°C in large square glasses; it is recommended to remove it from storage one day in advance to allow gradual acclimatization. Veneto IGT Groppello is the perfect companion for succulent red meats, roast goose, head stew, and flavorful game.
Veneto IGT Wines
The Groppello
Firmino Miotti’s Veneto IGT Groppello is a significant red wine, born from a rare and ancient grape variety grown on the volcanic hills of Colle Santa Lucia in Breganze. Its color is deep, intense ruby, with reflections that gradually turn garnet over time. On the nose, it offers full and enveloping aromas of well-ripened forest fruits, enriched by spicy and balsamic notes that blend naturally.
On the palate it is tannic and structured, with a strong and well-defined presence. It is a wine that makes itself felt, lingering on the palate and revealing its personality from the very first sip. Its history is ancient and fascinating: the presence of Groppello in Breganze is documented as far back as the 14th century, as noted by Maroso and Varanini in ‘Vite e vino nel Medioevo da fonti veronesi e vicentine’. The poet Aureliano Acanti also mentioned it in 1754 in ‘Roccolo Ditirambo’, dedicating a long verse description to it, a sign of how appreciated this wine already was in past centuries.
The name ‘Groppello’ is believed to derive from a Venetian term linked to its marked tannicity, a characteristic that has always distinguished it. It is a wine that does not fear time—in fact, it loves it: it is very suitable for aging, evolving in an elegant and refined way. On the table, it harmonizes perfectly with red meats, roast goose, flavorful stews, game, and succulent traditional dishes. It is a wine that tells a story, expresses a territory, and reflects an authentic way of winemaking, with passion and respect for its origins.
