Wine Description

Tréje in local dialect means “three,” which refers to the trio of grapes that make up this wine: 34% Aglianico, 33% Merlot and 33% Syrah. The grapes are all hand-picked and vinified separately to respect the varietal character of each. All three are refined in oak casks--Merlot and Syrah for six months, and Aglianico for one year.

Tasting Notes

Deep ruby-red with violet reflections, this wine displays expressive aromas of ripe red currants, blackberries and luscious plums. On the palate, it is velvety and well-structured with silky tannins. Pairs brilliantly with elaborate red or white meat dishes, chorizo, and ripe, flavorful cheeses.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Monte Vulture area/The Foragine and Corteglie vineyards
Size of vineyard (acres):	8
Soil composition:	Volcanic, limestone, clay and loam
Training method:	Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation (feet):	1,060
Vines/acre:	2,270
Yield/acre (tons):	2.7
Exposure:	Eastern
Year vineyard planted:	2002
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Giovanni Riviezzo

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	34% Aglianico, 33% Merlot and 33% Syrah
Harvest time:	September-October
Winemaking consultant:	Maurizio Angeletti
First vintage of this wine:	2003
Number bottles produced of this wine:	15,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	14
Fermentation temperature (°F):	70
Length of maceration (days):	16
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:	12 months (Aglianico) and 6 months (Merlot and Syrah)
Length of bottle aging:	6 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	14%
pH level:	3.5
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	1.7
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.7
Dry extract (grams/liter):	34

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