Nose

Intense, small forest fruits, ripe cherry, blackberry, cinnamon, clove and mint.

Palate

Crisp, with impressive, elegant structure and length.

Growing Conditions

Sites: The grapes come from
premium selected vineyards in Appiano
Soil: Limestone gravel with some clay and glacial detritus
Training System: Guyot

Harvest

End of September.

Winemaking

10 days cold maceration (skin contact) and fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique/tonneau. After 12 months in the wood, a further 18 months on the lees in stainless-steel tanks.

Appearance

Brilliant ruby red.

Food Pairing

Lamb, goat kid and mature cheeses.