Ormeasco di Pornassio Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC 2022 - Durin

The vine is a close relative of Dolcetto, from which it differs in the red stem, the smaller bunch and the thicker skin, but Ormeasco offers sweeter tannins and a longer life than its cousin Dolcetto. It can reach the word Superiore if aged for one year and with a minimum natural alcohol content of 12.5% vol. On the contrary it can be vinified partially in white, reaching a pink color as for the Ormeasco Sciac-trà (in Ligurian dialect it literally crushes and pulls). Characteristics Bright ruby red colour, with purplish edges when young. Vinous, fragrant and persistent on the nose with hints of ripe cherry, blackberry, currant and violet. Dry, soft, pleasant, medium-bodied flavour, with a slightly bitter vein. Grape variety and production area It is produced with Ormeasco grapes harvested in the vineyards of Ranzo, Armo and Ligassorio. Type of training Spurred cordon, sapling. Yield of grapes per hectare Max 90 quintals Yield in wine Max 70% Alcohol content 12 / 13 %vol . depending on the vintage. Total acidity Min 5 g/l Dry extract Min 19 g/l Food pairings Ormeasco is a dry red wine suitable to accompany first courses such as agnolotti with meat sauce, polenta with sausage, stewed or red wine rabbit, stuffed pigeon , tripe with beans, stewed stockfish, soft cheeses. How to serve and store it It is served at a temperature of 16-17°C in goblet glasses with medium stems. Gives its best aged two or three years. It must be stored lying down in the red wine compartments of the cellar, at a constant temperature between 11 and 14°C.