Torcolato from Breganze

Torcolato from Breganze is a DOC passito wine (Denomination of Controlled Origin) with a sweet, velvety and decisive mouthfeel, with a yellow color and the intense aroma typical of raisins.

Its production is allowed in the province of Vicenza and, more precisely, between the valleys of the Astico river and the Brenta river, including several locations such as the hills of Breganze, the old walls of Marostica and the famous Bassano del Grappa.

To produce this typical dessert wine, which is certainly one of the most prized and appreciated wines of the Vicenza area, 85% Vespaiolo grapes are used and, for the remaining 15%, Tocai, Garganega and Durella grapes. The processing requires time and patience, in fact after the harvest, the grapes are left to dry in the ventilated barns or in suitable premises.

Each bunch is hung on the beams after being "twisted", that is, after being tied with twine so as to simultaneously favor the concentration of the juice of the berries and the elimination of excess water. After a few months we move on to the pressing and fermentation of the wine. One of the most important steps is aging in oak barrels, which ranges from a minimum of one and a half years to four years. Do not miss "La Prima del Torcolato" an event held in Breganze in mid-January, with visits to the cellars, tastings and choreographic pressing.

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