Vineyard: Colle di Montebello in Fornalis di Cividale
Soil: Sandstone marl of Eocene origin
Type of wine: dry red
Varietal: 100% Schioppettino
Harvest: Late, manual, in boxes with grape sorting
Vinification: Crushing and maceration on the skins; fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks; soft pressing and natural decanting; aging in oak for a few years; racking into steel tanks; bottle aging
Alcohol content: Depending on the weather patterns of the vintages, alcohol content may vary from 13.00% to 14.00%
Wine longevity: 10 years and more
Organoleptic characteristics: Intense ruby red color with purple hues, the aroma is vinous, characteristic, with hints of wild blackberry, raspberry, blueberry. With aging it evolves into elegant bouquet of underbrush. The taste is dry, velvety, fresh. It gives its best after the first year of life and is suitable for aging
Serving temperature: 16°-18° C
Food pairing: It is ideal with pasta with game sauces, and the meats themselves