Growing Conditions
The grapes to produce this valuable blend are predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot with a small percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
The vineyards of the various varieties are cultivated with the Guyot method and grown at altitudes ranging between 250 and 500 meters. These sandy soils can be found in very hot micro areas exposed to the south and southwest.
Winemaking
After a careful selection in the vineyards the grapes are carefully worked and fermented in open-top stainless steel vats. During this process the floating cap of grape skins is gently and frequently plunged. Thanks to these techniques the dyeing substances, flavors and tannins contained in the skins are extracted and transferred to the wine. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is moved into barrique for the malolactic fermentation. Then the wine matures in these barrels for 18 months and after bottling for another year in the bottles.
Food Pairing
The Istante pairs perfectly with game and meat in crust of salt and aromatic herbs, roast and sliced beef “tagliata”. Once the full evolution is achieved, this wine pairs beautifully with noble and aged cheeses.