Variety of grapes Merlot, cabernet sauvignon

Vineyard Plant spacing 2,70 x 0,90 - Growing system: runner system - Average age of vines: 9 years

Soil Mainly volcanic, sedimentary, clayish - Altitude approx 300m

Harvest Manual picking, from mid September up to mid October

Yield Grapes: 60-70 q/ha - Wine: 40-50 hl/ha

Vinification Maceration with traditional method of grape skins in contact for 10-12 days. First extraction with replacement of a part of the must and frequent pumping over up to the end of fermentation. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature with selected yeasts.

Maturing 2-3 months in stainless steel containers - 10-12 months in french sessile oak casks - 6-8 months in bottles

Organoleptic features Colour red ruby, luminous. A sweet and compact scent with notes of red currant, hard black cherry and cocoa. Complex and strong in the mouth. Mellow, warm, alcoholic and well strengthened by freshness with a light minerality. Balanced and tannic to the right point

Producer’s recommendations Best coupling with complex first courses, stewed meat and game, cheese, salamis. To be served at 16-18°C