Classification: Denominazione Origine Controllata
Description: it has a ruby red colour with garnet highlights. On the nose, it displays red fruit notes, (such as those of
cherry), as well as hints of wild berries, musk and spices, enveloped in a faint suggestion of sweetness. On the palate, it is
richly structured, with excellent balance and length, and echoes the sensations offered on the nose.
Serving suggestions: with red meat dishes and mature cheeses.
Area of origin: from pergola-trained vineyards on Monte Dall’Ora. Soils: calcareous of Eocene origin.
Grape Varieties: 40% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 10% Molinara and Oseleta.
Harvest: Between 20th. and 30th. September and first October week, selecting just the finest bunches in crates and placing
these in well-ventilated rooms, without recall to any technological drying aids.
Vinification and ageing: Vinification takes place in the month of January following the vintage, with maceration of
around 10 days.Pumping over and punching down the cap are carried out manually. Aged in oak 25 hl for 48 months and
rests in the bottle for minimum 12 months.
Analytical data: Alcohol 15.50% vol. - Total acidity 5,90 g/l - PH 3.49 - Dry extract 34,30 g/l - Total sulphurous 43mg/l.
Bottling: December 2009.
Bottles available: 750ml, 1500ml.
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