Wine Description

Made from 80% Montepulciano and 20% Aglianico, fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and aged in large oak barrels for two to three years.

Tasting Notes

This deep ruby-red wine with violet reflections, offers aromas of plums, forest fruits and hints of leather and liquorice. It is the perfect match for rich dishes as grilled meats, game and aged cheeses.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Vineyards in Ramitello
Size of vineyard (acres):	45
Soil composition:	clay and limestone
Training method:	pergola
Elevation (feet):	330
Vines/acre:	1,750
Yield/acre (tons):	3.6
Exposure:	southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	1968

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	80% Montepulciano, 20% Aglianico
Harvest time:	October
Winemaking consultant:	Riccardo Cotarella
First vintage of this wine:	1970
Number bottles produced of this wine:	48,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	stainless steel tanks
Length of maceration (days):	20-30
Malolactic fermentation:	yes
Aging
Aging container:	stainless steel tanks and large barrels
Length of aging before bottling:	12 months
Length of bottle aging:	6 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.5%
pH level:	3.7
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	2.5
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.2

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