Varietal(s): Schiava 90%, Lagrein10%
Age of vines: 20 - 50 years
Temperature: 13 - 15 °C
Yield: 70 hl/ha
Vine training: Pergola
VINIFICATION: Fermentation on the skins at 26 °C with 7-days extended maceration, malo-lactic fermentation and 4-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel and large casks.
VINEYARD: South-facing slopes situated at 300 - 450 meters above sea level. Sandy, eroded porphyry soil, heat-retaining and well-drained.
TASTING NOTES: - deep cherry red - fruit-dominated nose, reminiscent of cherries, a light undertone of bitter almonds and violets - juicy and voluptuous on the palate, soft and round on the finish
RECOMMENDATION: This wine is well paired with pasta dishes, as well as lighter meats.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 11.00 %
Full, bright ruby in colour, this is an extremely typical Lagrein, very easily recognisable. It is immediately impressive due to the excellent equilibrium between intensity and complexity, between spice and small woodland berry fruits and violets.
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