A soft and respectful wine
- Extension: 0.6 hectares
- Altitude: 290 m a.s.l.
- Exposure: South
- Soil: Sandy-loam with abundant presence of limestone
- Grapes: 50% Croatina, 40% Barbera, 10% Uva Rara
- Planting year: 2010
- Training system: Espalier – Guyot
- Plant density: 4500 plants/hectare
- Yield: 6,5-7 tons/hectare
- Harvest: Manual, selection of the grapes at harvest.
- Vinification: Destemming, delicate pressing, maceration with the skins in concrete tanks at a controlled temperature for 10-12 days, with daily pumping over, then it is drawn off and alcoholic fermentation ends, generally also malolactic fermentation takes place at this stage. Subsequently, two rackings are carried out and the wine is placed in concrete tanks where it remains to refine for 9 months. After having been racked, the wine is bottled without filtration.
- Color: Intense ruby red with soft purple notes.
- Aroma: Full and intriguing, wild berries, cherries and wild strawberries prevail.
- Flavour: Fruity and juicy, balanced and harmonious with a good tannic texture. Persistent and with a pleasant aftertaste. The exposure of the vineyard allows the ideal ripening of the tannins.
- Serving temperature: 16 ° -18 ° C. It’s pleasant to appreciate its initial freshness and experience the evolution of its aromas as the wine warms in the glass.
- Pairings: To be matched strictly with vegetables.
