Vineyard region: Marche, province of Ancona.
Location of the vine : in the best area of red wines production.
Grapes : 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Growing system: spurred cordon and guyot.
Planting density: 3000-3500 plants per Ha.
Yield per hectare: 8000- 9000 kg of grape.
Age of the vine: 5-10 years.
Soil: clay and sand of miocene and pliocene origin.
Exposure and altitude: all the vineyards are situated on hills at about 130- 200 m.
Alcohol gradation: 13,00%
Winemaking: maceration for about 3 weeks in small, wide and low concrete vats to allow the contact with the skins. Maturation in oak for 5 months and in bottle for at least other 2 months.
Tasting notes: deep ruby red colour with violet reflections; intense, fruity and characteristic bouquet; sapid and harmonic taste.
Preservation: wine with a noteworthy structure, should be consumed no earlier than 12 months from harvesting. To be served at 18°C . with chicken curry, cheese, spiced rice, game and red meat.
First course sauce: excellent with lamb or sauce Bolognese. Perfect on adult loins of veal (beef), ossibuchi Milanese, and braised tripe. Excellent would be prepared on the traditional Roman coda alla vaccinara. |