Area of Production:
vineyard within Bricco San Biagio cru in the municipality of La Morra
Altitude:
290 – 370 m above sea level
Orientation:
South/East – South – South/West
Soil:
whitish marl – calcareous –bluish tufa
Type of cultivation:
grown in rows with classic Guyot pruning
Harvested:
third week in October
Wine-making process:
in maceration tanks for about 8-10 days with controlled temperature; traditional ageing in large oak barrels for at least 2 years and part in 225 litre casks of French oak. Followed by ageing in bottle
Colour:
ruby red with garnet reflections
Perfume:
ethereal and intense with hints of wilted rose and violets with final notes of ripe fruit and spices
Taste:
refined, dry, elegant, velvety, good structure with soft pleasant tannins, good for laying down
Alcohol content:
14.12 % vol.
Total acidity:
6,36 gr. / lt.
Reducing sugars:
0.3 gr. / lt.
Total dry extract:
29.9 gr. / lt.
Recommended serving temperature:
17 – 18 °C. It is advisable to uncork the bottle several hours before serving
Goes well with:
large dishes of roast or braised meat, goose liver, beef bourguignon, cheese
Also available in bottles of:
1.5 lt. – 3 lt.
