Description
GRAPES
Sangiovese.
PRODUCTION AREA
In the heart of the province of Chieti in Abruzzo, between the Maiella National Park and the Adriatic Sea.
TERRAIN
Hilly, with an average altitude of 230 metres above sea level, with mostly calcareous clay soil.
SELLING PERIOD
No earlier than April/May of the year after that of vinification.
VINIFICATION AND REFINEMENT
Cold maceration of pressed grapes; soft pressing; fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Intense ruby red colour. Elegant nose of ripe red fruit with fine spicy notes of tobacco and pepper. With a good structure and length, it is soft, balanced and ready to drink.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
Starters, first courses with tomato sauce, red meat and game, semi-mature cheeses and cold cuts.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12.5% vol.
CLOSURES
Available either with traditional cork or BVS screw top.
SIZES
Bottles: 0.75 L
Europe pack: 6 x 0.75 L
America and Asia pack: 12 x 0.75 L
