Rosso di Corte Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC 2015 - Valentino Butussi

GROUND: Hilly bottom, made up of stratified marls and sandstones depth and surface colluvials HARVEST: Manual, the harvest period is visually evaluated at the achievement of optimal ripening of the grapes, which in this area occurs between the first and second ten days of October. VINIFICATION: The grapes are destemmed trying to keep as much as possible the berry intact and thus sending it to the barrel for fermentation. Manual punching down is done until reaching the desired color and tannins and finally it is pressed with traditional press. The wine thus obtained is left to settle for a day, after which it returns to the oak barrel for the following 24 months of refinement. AGING: Matured in wood for 24 months Cement 6 Months Bottle refinement: 12 months CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE: Ruby red color with garnet reflections. Ample, decisive bouquet reminiscent of cherry, blackberry and spicy finish with a hint of sweet tobacco. In the warm and soft entrance, balanced to the palate balanced by a right freshness and sweetened tannins from aging in oak barrels It goes perfectly with grilled meats, but also with dishes of tasty tradition. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16 – 18° C VINEYARD: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Cabernet Franc 30% YEAR OF PLANTATION: 1962-1972-1988 PARTICLE: Sheet 4 Particle 297 HECTARES OF VINEYARDS: 0 98 05 VINES/HECTARE: 4400 YIELD PER HECTARE: 45-55 HL / ha TRAINING SYSTEM: Capuccina ANALYTICAL DATA TOTAL ACIDITY: g/l 5.37 SUGAR: 1.00 g/l TOTAL ALCOHOL: Vol 13.24 DRY EXTRACT. g/l 27.70