Crus / Casale, Maramai
Exposure / S/SE/SW
Altitude / 300-350 m.a.s.l.
Soil type / Silty-clay
Age of vines (year of planting) / 1970- 1993- 1997-2001
Planting density / 3.300 (old)-4.500-5000 (new) vines/ha
Varieties / Prugnolo Gentile 90%, Merlot 10%
Growing system / guyot and spur pruning
Yield / 40 hl/ha
Wine making process / Fermentation and maceration on the skins in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature (28° C) with local yeasts for about 15 days and daily pumping over
Average n. of bottles / 30.000 0,75 litre bottles
Colore / Bright ruby red
Nose / Hints of red fruits, particularly cherry and raspberry
Palate / Dry, fresh, with persistent but silky tannins, very pleasant
Serving suggestions / Its freshness makes this wine suitable for all types of dishes. It goes well with first courses, charcuterie, semi-aged cheeses as well as certain fish dishes