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Golfo dei Poeti I.G.TGRAPES: Massareta, Merlot, Pollera Nera
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14%
GRAPES: Massareta, Merlot, Pollera Nera
LOCATION OF VINEYARDS: Castelnuovo Magra
Exposure and altitude: southeast; plain region.
Type of terrain: stony, rich texture
Cultivation system: Guyot
Production by hectare: 60 hundredweight
Average age of the vines in production: 20 years
Period and method of the harvest: middle/end of September; hand-picked in 20 kg crates
Type of fermentation tanks: Stainless steel
Vinification technique: 15 days of maceration, after racking, ageing for 12 months in barriques.
Temperature control system: automatic heating plant
Method and duration of the ageing: 12 months in barriques and an additional 6 months of ageing in the bottle
ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES
An intense ruby red colour. On the nose, a very intense aroma of sweet spices that alternates between ripe fruit, roast coffee and tobacco. It has a strong taste and a full structure. Its soft notes are in wonderful balance with the great minerality and nobility of its tannin.
COMBINATIONS
A wine for the great dishes of the Italian culinary tradition. It goes well with braised meats, stewed game, strong cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 20/22° C
SERVING GLASS: large balon wine glass to enhance its qualities.