Description
From 10 to 30-year-old vines on clayey-calcareous soil. Vine density is 6,000 per hectare; training is the spur-pruned cordon. After temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration for 12-15 days, with daily pumpovers then wine is aged in oak barrels for 6 months.
Brilliant ruby colour, elegant bouquet of violets, berry fruit and iris confirmed on a soft, round, well balanced palate showing good body, fruity flavours and intensity. An all-around food wine to match first courses, red and white meat, cheese.
Awards
90 pts James Suckling
Certifications
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
3.15 g/l residual sugar
5.9 g/l acidity
Vineyard
Yield: Density is 6,000 vines per hectare; training is the spur-pruned cordon, yield 7.5 tons/hectare i.e. 3 per acre. hl/ha
Aromas
Aroma intensity: moderate
Fruit: moderate
Floral: moderate
Spice: moderate
Taste
Body: moderate
Tannins: moderate
