A pure Ciliegiolo from 35-year-old vines, expressing the authentic character of the territory. Fresh and fragrant, with delicate spicy notes and an elegant, well-balanced profile. Vinified in concrete tanks to preserve its vibrancy and distinctive character.
Pairings: ideal with meat dishes, cured meats, aged cheeses, and game-based pasta dishes. Excellent also as an aperitif and surprisingly enjoyable with oily fish.
Color: Bright ruby red Aroma: Ripe red fruit, fragrant and fresh Taste: Balanced soft with lingering finish
Characteristics of the production area
Rascioni & Cecconello Properties Altimetry: 100 m asl. Area: 2.5 hectare (total 5 Ha) Exposure: east Plant density: 3500 plants per ha Training system: single guyot
Vinification and aging
Yield ha: 50 q.li/ha Harvest time: mid-September Harvestconduct: manual Pressing: soft Fermentation containers: concrete Fermentation temperatures: 28°c Fermentation duration: 8-10 days Maceration time on skins: 10 days Malolactic fermentation: breakthrough Ageing containers: concrete Length of aging: 8 months Bottling date: spring Bottle aging: 3 months