Wine Description

The Bisceglia estate extends over a picturesque hillside rich in flora and fauna, near volcanic Mount Vulture. The Mediterranean microclimate here makes this an ideal location for the production of this international red, made entirely from hand-harvested Syrah, which spends four months maturing in barriques. The name 'Armille' refers to decorative bronze bracelets that date back to the Middle Ages which were found in the vineyards. 

Tasting Notes

Ruby-red with deep violet hues, Armille has vibrant aromas of blackberries and currants. Fresh and lively on the palate with smooth, fine-grained tannins, this  versatile wine can be paired with steak, pot roast, roasted poultry, rabbit and semi-ripe cheeses. 

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Mount Vulture area/The Riseca vineyard
Size of vineyard (acres):	11
Soil composition:	Volcanic, limestone, clay and loam
Training method:	Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation (feet):	1,060
Vines/acre:	2,270
Yield/acre (tons):	2.4
Exposure:	Eastern
Year vineyard planted:	2003
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Giovanni Riviezzo

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Syrah
Harvest time:	September
Winemaking consultant:	Maurizio Angeletti
First vintage of this wine:	2006
Number bottles produced of this wine:	22,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	13
Fermentation temperature (°F):	73
Length of maceration (days):	15
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Barriques
Size of aging container:	225 L
Age of aging container:	New
Cooperage:	French oak: Allier and Tronçais
Length of aging before bottling:	4 months
Length of bottle aging:	6 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	14%
pH level:	3.7
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	1.8
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.4
Dry extract (grams/liter):	36

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