Average altitude (above sea level): 320-350 mts | Ground: sandy, volcanic origin | Breeding: spur cord | Plants per hectare: 5000 vines/ha | Production per plant: 40 q.li/ha
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless steel for 4-5 days at controlled
temperature (28° C). Maceration with the skins for 10-15
days. Malolactic fermentation takes place partly in barriques.
Refining in 100% new barriques for 15-18 months, further
refining in bottle for 6 months.
Organoleptical
Characteristics
Color: deep ruby red. Bouquet: fruity elements as redcurrant, blueberry and raspberry,
nice fresh mint sensations and almond, hazelnut and resins
fragrances. Taste: wrapping
in the mouth, with excellently blended tannins.
Matching Food
With many different foods, well balanced both in the fragrance
and in the tasting component.
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