Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Doc Friuli

IN THE VINEYARD
Grape variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard location & soil composition: In the plan with clayey-sandy soil of alluvial origin. The area is with cool climate, influenced by near Adriatic Sea.
Altitude: 5 meters s.l.m.
Average age of vines: 15 years
Growing system: Guyot
Exposure: East-West
Harvest time: the third ten days of September
Harvest method: by machine

IN THE CELLAR
Vinification, fermentation – maturation: The destemmed and crushed grapes undergo maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature of approximately 26-28°C. During this process, frequent delestage is carried out in order to extract the colour and aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel tanks and then the wine is placed in French oak barriques. Maturation in the bottle before release.
Alcohol: 13% vol

IN THE GLASS
Tasting notes: of ruby red colour, with a well-marked bouquet, elegant fragrance of freshly cut grass, ripe raspberry and liquorice; the taste is dry and harmonic, with a pleasant lingering aftertaste of walnut husk and wild berries.
Serving temperature: 14-16° C
Pairing suggestion: ideal for red meat dishes, roasts, poultry and mature cheese.