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.