Indicazione geografica tipica
This wine is dedicated to the ancient inhabitants of our cellars carved into the tuff: excavating have been found many traces of prehistoric elephants.
Grape varietals
Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Merlot
Soil
Calcareous-clayey
Vinification
Fermentation in separate stainless steel for the three varieties. Malolactic fermentation in cement. Assembly in mid-January and bottling in February.
Refinement
In cement tanks with micro-oxygenation, then in bottle for 2 months.
Tasting
Intense ruby red colour with light purplish nuances. Young wine with a vinous and fruity character, it opens with notes of sour cherry and red berries. Good structure and balance with well-dosed tannins and a savory finish.
Pairings
It is served with appetizers of cold cuts and cheeses, rustic pâtés or on the classic amatriciana and first courses with meat sauce. It goes well with main courses such as pork with milk, grilled meats, mixed boiled meats. It also accompanies hard cheeses.
Serving temperature
16°-18° C
Formats
75 cl and 37.5 cl
Produced and bottled at source by:
TORRE IN PIETRA LEPRIGNANA S.S.
Fiumicino (RM) – Italy
Contains Sulphites
