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Ferentano IGT Lazio 2009

Wine Description

Made from 100% Roscetto, an ancient variety indigenous to the Montefiascone region of Latium which has been saved single-handedly from extinction by Riccardo Cotarella. These small, compact bunches of this grape variety are naturally high in extract, and after much experimentation, Cotarella innovated a means of extracting that flavor by the use of dry ice, which allows for maximum flavor extraction without adding color. The resulting wine is unforgettably substantial and elegant.

Tasting Notes

Ferentano presents a rich array of tropical fruit aromas that range from banana to pineapple, with hints of fresh herbs and vanilla. This wine is lush and full-bodied, with an intriguing and lingering finish. Excellent with hearty risottos, grilled or roasted game, earthy sauces or stews, and flavorful grilled vegetables such as roasted eggplant and grilled red peppers.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard: Latium/The Montefiascone area
Size of vineyard (acres): 15
Soil composition: Volcanic and stones
Training method: Spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation (feet): 990
Vines/acre: 1,680
Yield/acre (tons): 2.2
Exposure: Northern/southern
Year vineyard planted: 1987
Agronomist/Vineyard manager: Riccardo Cotarella

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition: 100% Roscetto
Harvest time: September-October
First vintage of this wine: 1998
Number bottles produced of this wine: 25,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks and barriques
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days): 12
Fermentation temperature (°F): 55-66
Maceration technique: Cryo-maceration (10 hours)
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Aging
Aging container: Barriques
Size of aging container: 225 L
Age of aging container: New and second passage
Cooperage: French and American oak
Length of aging before bottling: 7 months
Length of bottle aging: 8 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol: 13.5%
pH level: 3.6
Residual sugar (grams/liter): 2
Acidity (grams/liter): 5.6
Dry extract (grams/liter): 28

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