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SERGIO MOTTURA
MAGONE
Classification: Lazio Rosso I.G.T.
(Typical Geographic Indication).
Grapes: Pinot
Noir 100%.
Characteristics of the vineyard
In the vineyard "Magone" the land
slopes gently and, during summer, faces sunrise. The soil is poor and covered
on the surface by round stones. It was the first high-density vineyard
planted in 1962.
The vineyard "Magone" is only 7.000
square meters and, initially it was 75% Montepulciano
and 25% Trebbiano. In 1980 it was re-grafted with
Pinot Noir.
Vinification
Long maceration on the skins in stainles
steel containers, end of the alcoholic fermentation in wood.
Maturation: In wooden barrels for twelve months.
Refining: In bottle for at least six months.
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Longevity: It
ages extremely well.
Colour: Vivid 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: 16° - 18° C
Well suited for:
Suggested with all roast and stewed meat dishes such as country style
chicken, roast-beef, boar stew with gin berries, roast duck.
with exclusion of all game dishes and braised stews
that require red wines of greater ageing and consistency.
Standard analysis: Alcohol
13.5%, acidity 5.50 g/l,
dry extract 20.3 g/l
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