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Percentage of grapes: 50 % Magliocco, 50% Gaglioppo.
Vineyard: Cirò (Crotone district).
Surface area: 3,5 hectares.
Height: 60/100 mts a.s.l.
Exposure: south/south-east.
Growing system: espalier.
Year of implantation: 1987, 1997.
Soil: argillaceous, sandy.
Yeald per hectare: 70/100 quintals.
Harvest: second half of October. The grapes are selected and hand-picked.
Vinification: After removing the stalks, the maceration continues at a temperature of 25° C until ultimated alcoholic fermentation. Then the grapes are softly pressed by horizontal presses.
Refinement: At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is racked and left in brick tanks for 2-3 months. After bottling, the wine refines a month before being put up for sale.
Alcohol: 13,5%
Organoleptic characteristics: ruby-red colour, intense and elegant fragrance with lovely notes of red fruits. Dry and full flavour, rightly tannic and well-balanced. |