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Classification

Lazio Rosso I.G.T. (Typical Geographic Indication)

Grapes

Merlot 60%, Montepulciano 40%.

Characteristics of the vineyard

Located on a hillside run by gravel veins, the "Civitella rosso" vineyard is 6 hectares planted with Merlot and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. The vines density varies from the 7000 to 5000 plants per hectar, according to the soil conditions, with Guyot pruning.

Vinification

Long maceration on the skins at 25 degrees C., followed by punching down and délestage, more than once a day, during alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation takes place in steel tanks.

Maturation

In small oak casks for twelve months.

Ageing

Twelve months in the bottle.

Longevity

It is a wine that ages well.

Colour

Garnet with ruby hues.

Perfume

Impressive nose, with intense aromas of red berry fruit (blackcurrants and blackberries) and liquorice notes.

Taste

Wine of great consistency, warm, rich in tannins and mineral salts.

Serving temperature

16° - 18° C.

Well suited for:

I suggest serving it with roasts and stewed meat dishes (pan-fried or oven-baked lamb with tomatoes, pan-fried chicken with olives, country style chicken, roast beef, saddle of pork, wild boar stew with juniper berries, whole roasted pig).

Standard analysis

Alcohol 14%, acidity 5.10 g/l, dry extract 20.3 g/l