Year

2015

 

Grape Variety

Dolcetto

 

Vineyard:

Cultivation system: Espalier cultivation – guyot pruning

Yield x hectare : 8500 kg

Soil: Sandy, rich in calcium

Harvesting: manual, with small cases of 20 kg

 

Winemaking:

Fermentation case: stainless steel, temperature-controlled tanks

Fermentation temperature: 28/30°C

Fermentation length: 6/8 days

Malolactic fermentation at 20°C

Ageing: 3 months in steel tanks

 

Tasting Notes:

Colour: Ruby red

Flavour: mild and fruity, with red fruits notes

Taste: medium bodied, well balanced and pleasantly tannic

Serving temperature: 16/18°C

Food pairing: Highly flexible. Superlative with pasta, rice meat based dishes

 

Alcoholic content:

12,5% vol

 

Ageing potential: Excellent during 2 years following the grape harvest