Nerofino vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2020 - Castel Firmian

This wine comes from a perfect marriage between the two most important and renowned red grape varieties of Trentino: Teroldego (50%) and Lagrein (50%). Teroldego found its cradle in Piana Rotaliana which, due to its geological and climatic uniqueness, gives the "prince of Trentino" all the essential characteristics to obtain a wine with ripe fruitiness and powerful structure. Lagrein found its way along the hills above the Adige river where, benefiting from rockier and well-draining soils, it expresses itself with a fragrant aromatic profile and a delicate body that tames the tannic vehemence of Teroldego. The historical form of cultivation of these two Trentino vines called "pergola", in its "simple" form for the Lagrein and in the "double" form for the Teroldego, favors excellent exposure of the bunches to the sun guaranteeing excellent ripening without risk of burns of the grapes. The Teroldego grapes are vinified according to the classic red winemaking technique, at a temperature of 26°C for 12-13 days with the addition of selected yeasts. The Lagrein grapes are instead fermented at a temperature of 24°C for 8 days with the addition of selected yeasts. Then half aliquot of the two wines ages for 6 months in French oak barriques with a 3-year seasoning and light toasting, in order to respect their rich fruitiness. Another 12 months of aging between steel and bottle are then required.