For this wine we normally decide to anticipate the harvest a little bit, usually in early September, and the hand-picked grapes are stored in perforated boxes of 15/18 Kgs.
After destemming and pressing the grapes as gently as possible to maintain them almost intact, alcoholic fermentation develops in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about 10 days in which the must is cyclically stirred at variable intervals.
Then the maceration on skins takes place for about 10 more days.
Even the malolactic fermentation, which takes place immediately after the alcoholic fermentation, develops spontaneously without adding bacteria.
The wine is further aged for 12/18 months in steel tanks and for at least 3 months in bottles before being finally packed.
Grape variety
100% Syrah
Colour
Bright ruby red with purple hints.
Bouquet
Persistent aroma of unripe red fruits and spices.
Pairing with
Thanks to its freshness and easy-drinking properties, this wine is perfect with grilled meat or main courses that don't need long and elaborate cooking. Its acidity perfectly contrasts with greasy first courses thanks to its degreasing properties that tend to clean up the palate (Try it in the summer at a serving temperature of around 10°. It will amaze you).
Alcohol content
13,5%
Serving temperature
14°C
Available bottle sizes
750 ml / 1500 ml
Bottles produced
about 8000
Designation
Cortona DOC
Type of soil
Clay / Lime
Yield per hectare
about 80,000 kilos
Place of production
Farneta (la Rota) Cortona (AR)
