Acidity and Freshness

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Wine acidity: Refers to the presence of acids in the wine, such as tartaric acid and citric acid. A wine with higher acidity tends to have a fresher and livelier taste.
‍Wine freshness: Indicates the sensation of freshness and vitality perceived when tasting the wine. Afresh wine is often linked to the balance between acidity, fruitiness, and other characteristics that make it pleasant and lively on the palate. In short, a wine with good acidity is often associated with a feeling of freshness and vitality during tasting.
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More acidic wine:
Freshness sensation: A more acidic wine tends to give a sensation of freshness in the mouth, as if cleansing the palate.
Vibrancy: Acidity imparts a lively and dynamic quality to the wine, making the drinking experience more energetic.
Balance: In many cases, a good balance between acidity, sweetness, and other taste components. Acidity can balance sweetness, giving the wine a complex structure.
Food pairing: More acidic wines often pair well with rich or fatty foods, as acidity helps cleanse the palate.

Less acidic wine:
Greater softness: Less acidic wines may appear softer and rounder in the mouth, with less sensation of tingling or sharpness.
Fullness sensation: : They may have a fuller or more pronounced body, especially if they are also rich in tannins.
Food pairing: Sometimes, less acidic wines pair well with lighter or delicate foods, as they do not dominate the flavor.

Acidità e freschezza

Acidità del vino: Si riferisce alla presenza di acidi nel vino, come l'acido tartarico e l'acido citrico. Un vino con un'acidità più elevata tende ad avere un sapore più fresco e vivace.
‍Freschezza del vino: Indica la sensazione di freschezza e vitalità che si percepisce gustando il vino. Un vino fresco è spesso legato all'equilibrio tra acidità, fruttosità e altre caratteristiche che lo rendono piacevole e vivace al palato.In breve, un vino con buona acidità è spesso associato a una sensazione di freschezza e vitalità durante la degustazione.
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Vino più acido:
Sensazione di freschezza: Un vino più acido tende a dare una sensazione di freschezza in bocca, come se pulisse il palato.
Vivacità: L'acidità conferisce al vino una qualità vivace e dinamica, che può rendere la bevuta più energica.
Equilibrio: In molti casi, un buon equilibrio tra acidità, dolcezza e altre componenti del gusto.
L'acidità può bilanciare la dolcezza, conferendo al vino una struttura complessa.
Accompagnamento alimentare: I vini più acidi spesso si abbinano bene con cibi ricchi o grassi, poiché l'acidità aiuta a pulire il palato.

Vino meno acido:
Maggiore morbidezza: I vini meno acidi possono apparire più morbidi e rotondi in bocca, con meno sensazione di pizzicore o asprezza.
Sensazione di pienezza: Possono avere una sensazione di pienezza o corpo più pronunciata, specialmente se sono anche ricchi in tannini.
Abbinamento con cibi diversi: A volte i vini meno acidi si abbinano bene con cibi più leggeri o delicati, poiché non dominano il sapore.

Sapidity

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Sapidity in wine refers to the salty or mineral taste perceived in the mouth during tasting.

Moresapid wine: If a wine is more sapid, you might experience a sensation of saltiness or minerality in the mouth. This characteristic can contribute to alivelier and fresher taste.

Less sapid wine: If a wine is less sapid, you may notice a lack of salty or mineral sensation. In this case, the flavor might be softer and less pronounced on the upper palate.

In general, sapidity is an important element that contributes to the complexity ofthe wine's taste profile. The perception of sapidity also depends on its balance with other components such as acidity, sweetness, and bitterness.

Tannicity

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Tannicity is an important characteristic in red wines, derived from the tannins presentin grape skins, seeds, and sometimes even in the wood of barrels.
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Low Tannicity
‍Mouthfeel: the wine may feel smooth and velvety.
Taste: it can be more approachable and easy to drink, with less drying sensation in the mouth.
Pairings: often suitable for light foods and more delicate dishes.

Medium Tannicity
Mouthfeel: you will sense a certain presence of tannins, but not overwhelmingly so.
Taste: it might have a more pronounced balance betweensoftness and structure.
Pairings: versatile, suitable for a wide range of foods,from light dishes to more structured ones.

High Tannicity
Mouthfeel: it can be dry and astringent, with a sensation of "grippy" mouth.
Taste: it might require some bottle aging to soften anddevelop complexity.
Pairings: generally pairs well with fatty and protein-rich foods, such as fatty red meats.

Very High Tannicity (extremely tannic)
Mouthfeel: Very dry and astringent, might require extendedaging before becoming more approachable.
Taste: potentially complex, with the need for time tofully develop its potential.
Pairings: often associated with robust red wines that pairwell with mature red meats.

Alcohol Content

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Theperception of sensations during the tasting of a wine can vary based on its alcohol content.
Here are some general characteristics associated with different alcohol levels:

Low Alcohol content (less then 11.5%)
‍Lightness: the wine may appear light and refreshing.
Fruitiness: fruit notes may be more prominent without being overwhelmed by the heat of alcohol.
Ease of drinking: the wine may be more suitable for those who prefer less robust beverages.

Medium Alcohol content (11.5% - 13.5%)
Balance: a good balance between fruitiness, acidity, and body.
Versatility: these wines can be versatile and suitable for avariety of dishes.

High Alcohol content (above 13.5%)
Full-bodied: the wine may have a fuller mouthfeel.
Warmth: the heat of alcohol may become more noticeable, especially in red wines.
Structure: itcan offer greater structure and complexity.
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Alcoholcontent is just one of the elements influencing the wine's profile, and factorssuch as acidity, tannins, sweetness, and aromatic qualities play a crucial rolein overall taste sensations.

Softness

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SoftWine (low acidity and tannins)
‍Mouthfeel: the wine flows smoothly and delicately in the mouth, without sensations of sharpness or astringency.
Aromas and flavors: you may perceive softer and rounder tones, with less sharp acidity. If present, tannins will be soft, contributing to an overall velvety sensation.

DryWine (low sweetness)
‍Mouthfeel: themouth might perceive dryness but should not be confused with the absence of softness. Dryness is related to the low presence of sugars.
Aromas and flavors: aromas could be more evident without sweetness to cover them. You may notice the presence of fruit or spices without them being masked by sweetness.

SweetWine (high sugar content)
‍Mouthfeel: a pleasant sensation of sweetness on the tongue and palate.
Aromas and flavors: sweetness can balance or enhance other flavors like ripe fruit, honey, or floral notes. It might also mitigate the perception of acidity.

Balance(balanced softness and sweetness)
‍Mouthfeel: a harmonious balance between softness andsweetness, with neither dominating unpleasantly.
Aromas and flavors: the aromas will be integrated cohesively, with a pleasant combination of softness and sweetness complementing each other.

Olfactory & Taste Intensity

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The intensity of olfactory perception, or "olfactory & taste intensity,"refers to the strength and clarity of aromas present in the wine.
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Low olfactory taste intensity
The aromas are delicate and subtle. You may need to make an effort to identify the scents. The wine might appear lighter and less complex in the olfactory experience.

Medium olfactory taste intensity
The aromas are moderately evident and well-defined.It is easier to identify a range of scents. The wine offers a good presence of aromatic characteristics without being too dominant.

High olfactory taste intensity
The aromas are intense, pronounced, and enveloping. You can clearly perceive avariety of distinct scents. The wine may appear more complex and engaging, providing a rich olfactory experience.

Persistence

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The persistence of flavor, or length in the mouth, refers to the duration of taste sensations after tasting the wine.
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Short persistence
‍Flavors quickly disappear from the mouth. You may perceive the wine as light or fresh, but without a lasting presence.

Medium persistence
Flavors linger in the mouth for a moderate period. You may notice a good presence of flavors, with a pleasant sensation that persists for a moment after tasting.

Long persistence
Flavors linger in the mouth for an extended period. You may perceive the wine as complex and structured, with various flavor nuances developing and changing over time.

Very long persistence
Flavors persist long after tasting the wine, sometimes even for several minutes. You might experience a very structured and complex wine, with many nuances emerging and evolving gradually.

Doc Collio Sauvignon "Ronco delle Mele"

Venica&Venica

GRAPE VARIETY

Sauvignon

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA

Collio

HARVEST

2025

ALCOHOL (VOL)

13.5%

DESCRIPTION

Ronco delle Mele, one of Venica & Venica's Cru and spokesperson for the "Spirit of Place" project, is one of the most representative white wines of the Family's production philosophy. The awards it has received are numerous, both from the trade press and from the final consumer; in particular, the 2001 vintage was recognized as Best White Wine Italian in the 2003 Wine Oscars nomination by Bibenda. The wine, with good reason, takes its fascinating and evocative name from the vineyard of the same name from which the grapes come from. Even today in this vineyard, in the escarpments and headlands, there are present the apple trees planted by grandfather Daniele in observance of the traditional promiscuous agriculture that saw the vines wedded to the trunks of fruit trees, used then as tensioners for the vineyard rows. A set of complex sensations are released on the nose. Elegant vegetal notes dominate, including the classic leaf of tomato, green bell pepper and grapefruit. The closure is stately, with a slight reminder of the minerality typical of the terroir. On the sip, elegance and aromaticity go hand in hand with freshness and sapidity. Warm and intense, with a call of vegetal notes that are amplified in a stage-like closure. A long future awaits it long, in the cellar along with the wines of the heart.