Grape varieties: |
Sangiovese 85%, Ciliegiolo 7%, Canaiolo 5%, Malvasia Nera 3% |
Production area: |
Loc. VIIIª Zona- district of Grosseto- area DOCG Morellino di Scansano |
Vineyard: |
Altitude: 100-127 metres above sea level
Position: hillside, south-east exposure
Planting density: 3300 plants/hectare
Year of plantation: 1993 and 2004
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Grape yield: |
7000 kg per hectare |
Cultivation techniques: |
⅓ Guyot with 3300 plants per hectare and ⅔ spurred cordon with 4000 plants per hectare
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The system of pruning: |
Hand pruning, green harvesting
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Harvest: |
Manual harvesting into small baskets, from the second week of September, rapid transfer to the cellar for vinification. |
| Vinification: |
Soft pressing and destemming, temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation below 28°C with frequent pumping over and with a period of maceration of 10 days. Malolactic fermentation follows the alcoholic and takes places in stainless steel vats. |
| Ageing: |
12 months in stainless steel vats and few months in French oak casks.
4-6 months refining in bottle. |
Content per bottle:
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750 ml. |
| Organoleptic profile: |
Red ruby colour, bright with purplish reflections; the flavour is fine, with subtle red fruit hints, nicely winy; the taste is dry, full bodied and persistent, with subtle red fruit flavours. |
| Serving advice, food pairing: |
Serve at a temperature of not less than 18° C; a good match to all red meats, excellent with game and cheeses.
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| Technical notes: |
Alcoholic content: 14 % vol.
It can be aged for several years |
