A reserved, almost impenetrable, austere wine that give itself with parsimony, in a youth that speaks of a very long life.
Production area: municipality of San Cipriano Picentino (SA).
Soil: medium composition, rich in texture. Exposure to south-west, hills.
First year of production: 1993.
Grapes: Total personal ownership (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Aglianico).
Winemaking: long skin maceration (20 days).
Fermentation: in stainless steel, after draining of 15%. Average duration of the fermentation: 21 days.
Malolactic fermentation: done
Ageing: 12 months in 225lt new and second usage barriques made of Nevers and Allier and Troncais oak.
Maturation: in bottle for 6 months before release.
Chemical properties: Alcohol 13,5% vol. Ac. Tot. 5.3 gr/lt. Dry extract 37 gr/lt. PH 3.7.
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Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli | 95/100 |
Luca Maroni | 88/100 |
Duemila Vini Ais | 5/5 |
Gambero Rosso | 3/3 |
The Wine Advocate | 94+/100 |