Italian
Pontolungo – 2016
€14,50 – €79,00
Montecucco Rosso d.o.c.
Year of Harvest 2016
Organic Wine – Certified by ICEA
Description
A soft, round and pleasing wine made from a lend of Sangiovese, Cabernet S., Colorino (Alicante B.) and Merlot grapes, these last three all grown on the north facing ide of Poggio Trevvalle, on clayey soil. Wellstructured and full-bodied, with aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants along with balsamic notes that lead into a long, ripe and spicy finish. Perfect accompanying red meats, game and rich pasta dishes.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Harvest | Merlot on August 28th, Colorino & Sangiovese starting from Sept. 3rd, Cabernet on October 2nd |
| Alcoholic fermentation /Maceration | In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, no added sulphites: – Merlot at 25° for 15 days – Sangiovese and Cabernet S. co-fermented at 25°/28° for 24 days |
| Malolactic fermentation | In concrete vats |
| Refining | In new and used Allier oak barrels of varying dimensions for 12 months, then racked in concrete vats until the bottling |
| Total SO2 | 61 mg/L |
| Free SO2 | 26 mg/L |
| Total Acidity | 5,9 g/L |
| Volatile Acidity | 0,53 g/L |
