CA’ DEI CONTI Il Decimo — Volturnis Red Wine, Veneto IGT

APPEARANCE
Il Decimo displays a vivid, intense ruby-red colour, combining depth with brightness. Its lively appearance reflects the fruit-driven character of Volturnis and a winemaking approach designed to preserve varietal expression without the influence of oak ageing.

NOSE
The aromatic profile opens with distinct notes of violet, cherry and blackberry, forming a combination of floral elegance and ripe fruit. With gentle aeration, the bouquet may reveal further nuances of red berries and subtle spice, while retaining a clear, predominantly fruit-led identity. The absence of oak ageing allows the grape's natural aromatic character to remain at the forefront.

PALATE
Intense yet elegant, the palate develops around clearly defined fruit and a balanced impression of freshness. Cherry and dark berry notes contribute to its aromatic continuity, while the texture offers a sense of softness without excessive weight. Its expression is approachable yet distinctive, favouring harmony over sheer concentration.

BALANCE & STRUCTURE
Il Decimo brings together aromatic intensity, freshness and a measured structure. Acidity supports the fruit's definition, while the tannic component contributes to the wine's overall balance without dominating its character. Ageing in stainless steel preserves a direct interpretation of Volturnis, allowing varietal clarity to take precedence over oak-derived complexity or pronounced extraction.

EVOLUTION IN THE GLASS
With moderate aeration, the initial cherry and blackberry aromas may become more expressive, accompanied by increasingly perceptible floral nuances. Subtle variations in fruit character and texture contribute to a gradual opening in the glass. Extended decanting is not essential to appreciate its principal sensory qualities.

FINISH
The finish is long and pleasantly persistent, carrying echoes of cherry, blackberry and delicate floral notes. A sense of freshness accompanies the closing impression, reinforcing the wine's elegance and continuity rather than relying on power or density.

SENSORY IDENTITY
Il Decimo expresses the individuality of Volturnis grown in the limestone hills of Tregnago, in the Val d’Illasi, Veneto, Italy. Its sensory character centres on vibrant fruit, floral definition and balanced freshness, supported by a restrained structure. It offers a contemporary interpretation of the Veronese winegrowing landscape, distinct from the richer styles associated with traditional grape drying and extended oak maturation.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
12–14°C. (54–57°F.): a cooler serving temperature highlights the wine's fruit vitality, floral expression and refreshing character. This interpretation is particularly suited to an aperitif or occasions where brightness and aromatic immediacy are desired.

16–18°C. (61–64°F.): a slightly warmer temperature allows a fuller appreciation of the wine's texture, structural balance and more developed fruit nuances, making it particularly suitable for pairing with lighter, delicate dishes.

Serving temperature therefore becomes a sensory key rather than a purely technical recommendation, revealing two complementary dimensions of Volturnis.

BEYOND INTERPRETATION*
For BEYOND*, Il Decimo offers an interpretation of Volturnis that does not rely on the concentrated aromatics of grape drying or the complexity imparted by oak. Its individuality lies in the relationship between fruit clarity, freshness and elegant structure, expressed within a precisely identifiable winegrowing landscape.

On the limestone hills of Tregnago, the Rancan family gives a resistant grape variety a distinctive place within its winemaking heritage. The result is a red wine that does not seek to imitate established Veronese styles, but broadens the territory's expressive possibilities through a different relationship between grape variety, origin and vinification.

ORGANIC FARMING — CERTIFICATION | CCPB · IT-BIO-009
Ca’ dei Conti places respect for its territory and biodiversity at the heart of its viticultural philosophy, combining traditional Veronese grape varieties with resistant PIWI vines. The estate operates under organic certification overseen by CCPB, identified by the Italian control body code IT-BIO-009.

Il Decimo 2023 reflects this approach through the cultivation of Volturnis, a resistant grape variety grown in the limestone hills of Tregnago, Veneto, Italy.

VEGAN CERTIFICATION — CERTIFICATO VEGANO
Ca’ dei Conti displays the Certificato Vegano mark in its official communications, reflecting attention to the use of animal-derived substances in winemaking, including processing aids. Its application to individual wines and production periods is governed by the scope of the relevant certification.

INDEPENDENT WINEGROWERS — FIVI MEMBERSHIP
Ca’ dei Conti displays the emblem of the Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti (FIVI), the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers. This affiliation reflects a philosophy centred on producer independence, direct responsibility for vineyard management and winemaking decisions, and a close connection between the winegrower and the land.

2022 — PRAGUE WINE TROPHY | BEST WINERY — CA’ DEI CONTI
The estate received the Best Winery 2022 distinction at the Prague Wine Trophy, recognising Ca’ dei Conti at producer level. This achievement forms part of the winery's international recognition and is not presented as an individual award for Il Decimo.

VINI E VITI RESISTENTI — PIWI WINE DIRECTORY
Il Decimo Conte is listed among Veneto's wines produced from resistant grape varieties, identified as a red Veneto IGT wine made from Volturnis. This specialist inclusion reflects its place within the evolving landscape of PIWI viticulture.

ROSSO VENETO IGT — VENETO, ITALY
Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) is an official Italian wine classification within the European Union's Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) framework. It identifies the wine's geographical origin in Veneto, Italy, and its production under the applicable geographical indication specifications.

For Il Decimo, this classification connects the Volturnis grape to its place of cultivation in Tregnago, within the Val d’Illasi and the Veronese hills.