Colour: intense, bright ruby red, tending towards garnet with ageing.
Nose: the bouquet is intense, deep, and well structured. Dense hints of ripe cherry, spices, and balsamic notes reminiscent of Mediterranean scrub can be perceived.
Taste: generous and elegant body, aromas of ripe red fruit and liquorice emerge, accompanied by sweet spices and refined tannins.
GRAPES
100% local red grapes.
AREA OF PRODUCTION
Land surrounding the Winery, characterised by medium texture soils composed of clayey limestone of Miocene origin, medium height slopes, and a sub-arid climate.
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
The grapes are pressed and then macerated for approximately 12–14 days at a temperature of 26–28°C. After racking, the wine is decanted into vitrified cement tanks for malolactic fermentation to occur, and then the wine is transferred to new casks where it ages for 24 months. Following this period, the wine is bottled and left to rest in a horizontal position for a further 6 months before it is available for sale.
AGEING
Long-ageing wine.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
Store in a cool, dry place away from sources of light.
It is recommended to store the bottles in a horizontal position.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18–22°C
SERVE WITH
The perfect wine to pair with red meats and aged cheeses.