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 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.
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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
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