Production area: Frecciarossa, Casteggio (PV).
Soil: lime/clay.
Grape Variety: Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara.
Exposure: S-SW.
Altitude: 460-660 feet.
Training System: Guyot Simple.
Vine Density: 2000 per acre.
Yield Per Acre in Kg: 3300.
Average Yearly Production: 15000 Bottles.
Harvest
The picking is all done by hand and the grape-clusters are carefully selected according to ripeness.
Vinification
light destemming, 8-10 day fermentation in temperature controlled steel vats. Restrained acidity, daily punching down and delestage (rack and return). Malolactic fermentation in temperature controlled steel vats. Ripening
10 months in 25 HL barrels, French barriques and tonneaux.
Bottle ageing:
At least twelve months before sale.
Color: Deep ruby-red.
Nose: generous with aromas of ripe fruit and spicy notes.
Palate: full-mouthed, warm and harmonious. Good structure with well developed tannins.
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