Wine Inama, “Campo del Lago”, Colli Berici DOC, 2019

Full-bodied, very expressive, dry red wine “Oratorio di San Lorenzo” Carmenere Riserva produced only during the best harvests. The name of the wine is named after the Chapel of St. Lorenzo, which is located around the vineyard, planted variety Carmenere. This chapel is shown on the label in the manner of a pencil drawing, which has already become traditional wine Inama. 7-hectare vineyard is located in the region of the Colli Berici at an altitude of 50-100 meters above sea level and has a southern exposure. Carmenere grape vines planted on marl soils and have a very low yield – only 25 hl / ha. In 2011, maceration and fermentation of wort made in vertical vats for 14 days. Malolactic fermentation proceeded in barrels. For maturing wine, which lasted for 18 months, used French barriques (50% new). After a light filtration wine bottled and then another 12 months kept in the cellar of the winery. Marvelous “Oratorio di San Lorenzo” Carmenere Riserva 2011 is recommended to use in the period from 2014 to 2019, as it was at this time the wine will be at the peak of ripeness.

The founder of the winery Inama is Giuseppe Inam, who in the 1950’s started to get on their savings vineyards in the Soave Classico wine zone. Giuseppe was convinced of the potential of Soave and wanted to show the world what a Garganega grapes. His goal was to collect only high-quality vineyards with old vines Garganega and create a wine that would be able to raise the reputation of Soave. In addition Garganega Giuseppe also began to grow Sauvignon Blanc, as local soil strikingly express themselves in this unique varieties. Today farming Inam owns 25 hectares of vineyards in the Soave, from which are produced as Soave wines and Sauvignon Blanc. The idea of Giuseppe fully justified itself, and today the key to producing great wines Soave is to work with old vines that grow on the best plots.

In the 1990s Giuseppe Inam began producing red wines of the region Colli Berici. Mineral-rich soil, hot and dry climate create ideal conditions for ripening grapes such as Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Carmenere was brought to this place Italian workers returning from France in the 19th century, Giuseppe Inam and his son Stefano believe Collie Berici – the best place for the cultivation of this variety. The company adheres to Inama organic methods in growing grapes. Stefano says: “We grow grapes in accordance with the principles of organic farming, but do not do this publicity, as it is not a marketing tool, the quality of wine – this is a real marketing tool.”

Today Inam wine known throughout the world. Thanks to its excellent characteristics, they won the hearts of wine lovers and regularly receive awards, many critics, sommeliers and wine connoisseurs recognize Inam among the best.