Description
Microclimate: Typically Mediterranean, characterized by a prolonged dry spell in summer and mild winters, with sporadic frosts. The combination of dry summers with rainy winters is peculiar of the Mediterranean climate. The sea helps determining the climate, which is temperate with limited annual and daily temperature excursions
Production Process: Manual harvest when the grapes are fully ripe. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (less than 28°C) with maceration on the skins for 5-6 days in steel vats. Malolactic fermentation in steel vats
Organoleptic Properties: Colour – intense red ruby; Bouquet – winy, intense, with hints of ripe fruit and soft fruit; Taste – slightly tannic, pleasant on the palate with a well structured body recalling scents of cherry and raspberry
Alcoholic Gradation: 13,0% VOL
Serving Temperature: 18°C
Pairings: grilled meat, pork, ‘acquacotta’, semi-hard cheese