CABERNET SAUVIGNON
TRENTINO DOC

VINEYARD CHARACTERISTICS

 Location of the vineyards On very gravelly, clay-rich soil, located in hilly areas or foothills up to an altitude of 150 m a.s.l. The vineyards have the best exposure to ensure the grape bunches receive the greatest possible number of hours of sunlight during ripening.
Grape variety used 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Training system Trentino pergola for the older vineyards and Guyot for the younger ones.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING

Harvest Careful, timely thinning ensures that grape yields per unit of surface area are within the limits established by the production standards. The harvest takes place around late September to early October, selecting the ripest, healthiest bunches.
Vinification The whole grapes transported to the winery are immediately destemmed and crushed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures between 25 and 28°C, with maceration on the skins until the sugars are exhausted (5 to 8 days). The wine is then partially clarified through a couple of rackings and undergoes malolactic fermentation to achieve balance and plushness.
Ageing The wine is aged for approximately 10 months in cement vats, steel tanks and oak barrels. Before bottling, the different batches are suitably blended.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS

Colour Deep ruby red, possibly with purplish hints.
Aroma Elegant, generous and intense, the fruity notes (blackberry, raspberry) are enhanced with pleasant grassy scents characteristic of the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal.
Flavour Well-structured with a good weight, this wine is also exceptionally plush and inviting to drink.

ANALYTICAL DATA

For the vintage:
Alcohol content 12.5% Vol.
Residual sugar From 0.2 to 2 g/l.
Total acidity From 4.60 to 5.50 g/l.
pH Approximately 3.70.
Contains sulphites.

PAIRINGS

• Red meat dishes (roasts, game etc.)
• Aged hard cheeses

SERVING TEMPERATURE

18-20°C, best if served an hour after opening. Can be aged.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Keep in a cool place, away from light and heat sources. Store bottles horizontally.

AGEING POTENTIAL

3 years.