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RED WINE IGP LAZIO
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VINEYARD
Surface: 2.5 hectares
Altitude: 200 mt a.s.l.
Varietal: Sangiovese 100%
Geolocation: North-East
Soil: volcanic-clayey-sandy origin
Training system: espalier with spur pruning.
Density of planting (plants per hectare): 4400/ha
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRODUTION
Average yield of grapes per hectare: 60hl/ha
Harvesting period: mid- September
Collection: manual
Vinification: After a soft destemming and pressing, the grapes were fermented on their skins for a week’s time in stainless steel tanks. During this phase the wine completed its alcoholic fermentation at a temperature held to a maximum of 25°Centigrade. With the completion of the malolactic fermentation, terminated by the end of the year, the aging phase began, principally in stainless steel tanks with a small part aged in oak. Bottling of the wine took place from April 20 on.
Alcohol content: 13%
TASTING NOTES
Lacustre Red SANGIOVESE I.G.P. LAZIO shows a full red color with purplish highlights. The nose, pleasurable and intense, offers fruity notes of cherries, blackberries, and plums fused with aromas of vanilla and coffee. The palate is supple, enveloping, and full of fruit on the finish and aftertaste.. Reccomended with ragù pasta and risotto, as well as meat dishes and roasts. Serve at a temperature of 18 ° - 20 ° C
