VINE VARIETY: Syrah IGT
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13,00-13,50 %
FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 2004
GEOGRAPHICAL POSITION OF THE GRAPES: volcanic slopes south of the capital
SOIL: volcanic
EXPOSURE: south
WINE-GROWING METHOD: simple guyot rows
YIELD FOR HECTARE: 6 tons
GRAPE HARVEST: han-picked - 2nd half of September
WINE-MAKING: classic red wine-making with prolonged maceration of about 12/16 days, repeated delestage, malolatic fermentation in steel.
AGING AND REFINING: 6 months in tonneau, 6 months in bottle.
COLOUR: bright ruby red with violet hints.
SMELL: distinctive, spicy and fruity.
TASTE: High structure wine with moderate tannins
SERVE WITH: roast meats and sweet and sour dishes.
BOTTLE: 0,75 l.