Rio Moro Controguerra Rosso D.O.C. Riserva 2009 - Monti

Grapes : Montepulciano, Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese First harvest : 1996 Vineyard elevation : 250 m above sea level Vineyard exposure : South Soil composition : Sandy limestone Year of planting : 1980/1990 Training system : Espalier - Spurred cordon Harvest period : October Dry extract : 33.65 g / l

VINIFICATION

Press : Vaslin Container for fermentation : Steel Fermentation temperature : Controlled Fermentation and maceration : 15 - 18 days Extraction from the skins : Pumping over and punching Malolactic fermentation : Yes

AGING

Aging control : 25hl Salvadonia oak barrel Pre-bottling aging : about 18 months Bottle aging : about 8 months

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Ruby red color tending to garnet. On the nose, a herbaceous note prevails with hints of cooked fruit and withered flowers on a spicy finish. On the palate there is a magical structure and a tannin in full evolution to be affected over time with memories of final cinnamon and nutmeg jam.

RECOMMENDED COMBINATIONS

Stuffed rabbit with bacon, roast duck with chestnuts, mushroom crêpes au gratin, pork chops with butter and sage. Serving temperature: 18 ° C. It is recommended to open the bottle one hour before serving.

Serving temperature : 18 ° C taking care to open the bottle one hour before