A great red wine, which comes from the typical Native grapes of Umbria grape, refined for five years in oak barrels. the colour is a deep ruby red tending on garnet, its bouquet is pervasive and elegant with vanilla, chocolate and honey aromas. the taste is dry, warm and velevety; words cannot describe this wine, which is perfect for tasting on special occasion, a wine to meditate upon and for meditation. It is perfect for strong cheese, game stews, braised meat and nuts. To be served at 18-20°C (64-68°F).
VARIETALS | Native grapes of Umbria |
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CULTIVATION SYSTEM | Palmet, or fan pruning, with spring cluster thinning and organic farming methods without the use of pesticides and herbicides |
YIELD PER HECTARE | 6000 l/ha |
VINIFICATION | Carbonic maceration in rotary fermentation tank followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel |
AGING | Five years in oak barriques, followed by bottle aging |
CHARACTERISTICS | Colour: intense ruby red Bouquet: penetrating with hints of vanilla and chocolate Flavour: dry and clean, warm and velvety, a complex structure with mature tannins and hints of ripe fruit |
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 18-20°C ( 64-68°F) |
FOOD MATCHINGS | Strong cheeses, game, braised meats, nuts |