Characteristics: Grape-variety: Grignolino. Yield in wine: 65%. - Max. production: 45 hl per hectare. Geographical origin: grown on hillside vineyards located in some of the 35 villages - all in the province of Asti - making up this wine's area of origin, "Cireseto" is a Grignolino which is the resuIt of a careful selection in the winery. Vineyard features: mid-hillside vineyards in excellent positions. Loose soil with a higt clayey sand content. Wine making process: each vintage of Grignolino is difficult to grow and demanding. The fermentation is traditional, with a maceration of 7-8 days at a temperature of 23-25 °C. Ageing: 4 to 5 months in stainless steel containers. Bottling takes place at the beginning of the summer following the harvest, and further ageing in the bottle increases its balance and harmony. Serving temperature: with "Cireseto" Fontanafredda proposes a Grignolino d'Asti with an extremely personal character, right its ruby-red colour with garnet highlights which become more marked after a certain period of ageing. It has a spicy, herby nose which is characteristic, clean and elegant. Its dry, slightly tannic taste is pleasantly almondy and well-balanced. Pairings: it is excellent served with hot starters, pasta dishes, vegetables and not over-elaborate meats. Alcohol content: 12% Vol.
Serving temperature: 15 °C
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 11.00 %
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