Terroir and cultivation data
Location of vineyards: Tollo
Grape variety : Montepulciano 100%
Altitude: 130 m above sea level
Soil type: clay and limestone
Aspect: South-East facing
Age of vines: 20 years old
Density of vines in plants/hectare: 1.600 plants
Yield per hectare: 11 tonnes
Cultivation system: tendone
Harvesting period: half of October
Vinification process
Method and duration of maceration with skins: maceration on the skins at controlled temperature Fermentation temperature in °C: about 25
Fermentation temperature in °C: 25 °C
Malo-lactic fermentation: yes
Ageing process: in stainless steel tanks
Physical and chemical properties
Alcohol content: 12,5 % by volume
Solid residue: 32 g/l
Total acidity: 5,40
Ph factor: 3,45
Sugar content: 2,5 g/l
Tasting Notes
Colour: ruby red with purplish highlights
Bouquet: small red fruit, violet and liquorice
Taste: full-bodied, well structured and well integrated soft tannins
How to serve
Temperature in °C: 18 °C
Food to serve with: flavoured first dishes, roast meats, salami and semi mature cheeses
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