CIVITELLA ROSSO

Classification

Civitella D’Agliano I.G.T. (Typical Geographic Indication).

Grapes

Merlot 85%, Montepulciano 15%.

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

Alcoholic fermentation happens in steel containers at a temperature between 25 and 28° C. During the soaking process, not less than 15 days, two "délestage" (soaking the skins) are made daily to allow skin extraction. The malolactic ferrmentation in steel containers.

Maturation

In steel containers for six months.

Refining

In bottle for two months.

Longevity

It ages well for 3/4 years.

Colour

Ruby red.

Perfume

Strongly distinctive of the variety with scent of woody fruits on an elegant wood base.

Taste

Harmonious, mature, spicy bearing still a rich tanning flavour.

Serving temperature

Room temperature.

Well suited for:

I suggest serving it with all roast and stewed meat dishes such as country style chicken, roast-beef, boar stew with gin berries, roast duck. I would exclude all game dishes and braised stews that require red wines of greater ageing and consistency.

Standard analysis

Alcohol 13.5%, acidity 5.00 g/l, dry extract 19.5 g/l