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Cesanese del Piglio D.O.C.G. Superiore
A DOCG Superior wine with intense red colors with violet highlights, intense and persistent aromas which bring to mind a fruit basket full of freshly picked red berries, prunes and currants, A wine with good body and soft, enveloping tannins which pairs well with red meat dishes, braised or roasted meats, stew, pork ribs, truffles and well aged cheeses.
TYPE OF GRAPE : cesanese d’Affile 100%
Grown in the vineyards of Piglio
THE VINEYARDS face South, at an altitude of 450 m above sea level
PRODUCES 80 QL/ hectare
THE HARVESTING of the grapes is done manually.
The wine making starts with the light maceration for 20 days at a controlled temperature below 30°.
Then it is pressed and separated and fermented slowly for a further 20days.
Matured in large barrels and refined in bottles
Characteristics of the wine
Colour: red with purple reflexes
Description: intense
Aroma: intense with a light smell of violets
Taste: very rich velvety flavour
Food match: ideal with red meat , roasted meat, truffles and strong cheese
Serving temperature : 18° to 20° C