Merkki: Grattamacco

L'Alberello
A wine produced from a vineyard of 2 hectares trained to sapling (“alberello”) with
a high bushiness and a so called “a settonce” implantation, in such a way that each
strain is equidistant from the others surrounding it. This vineyard features mainly
clay and is run according to the criteria of organic farming. The “alberello”
trimming, together with the pruning of the brunches, allows a maximum production
of 1 Kg of grapes per vine. Harvesting and other works on the vines are done
manually.
Vinification in open truncated cone-shaped oak vats for the alcoholic fermentation,
with manual stirrings and long macerations. Malolactic fermentation in barrique,
where it ages for 18 months. Bottle refinement 12 months minimum.
Appellation: Bolgheri Rosso Superiore DOC
Composition: 70% cabernet sauvignon,25% cabernet franc,5% petit verdot
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Colour: intense ruby red
Production: 6.000 bottles
Intense nose of little red fruits, evolving with complex balsamic and mint
sensations, together with an elegant spiciness of liquorice. The taste is consistent;
a good balance between acidity and mineral notes and the extremely refined
sweetness of the tannin. The fruity notes and the sweet spiciness come back in the
finish, persistent and tasty. Good length, with wide mineral notes.