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Colli Euganei Cabernet D.O.C.

Grapes variety:

Colli Euganei Cabernet Franc.

Cultivation system, “a Cappuccina”, or arched cane, with a field density of 4000 plants per hectare; it

faces south with a production of 2 kilos per plant. The vineyard is about 15-years-ord.

Grape-harvest period:

First week of October, through a double pruning of grapes, grape-harvest in crates.

Winemaking process:

In stainless steel containers with frequent delestage and controlled fermentation. Long maceration and

malolactic fermentation completed.

Aging/Refining:

A part in oak wine cask, a part in french of a 32hl capacity and a part in barrels for a period of 8 months.

Then there is the refining process in bottle of at least eight months.

Colour:

Very deep ruby red with garnet nuances.

Aroma:

The pepper note blends in an elegant way with the toasted wood sensation, while the eucalyptus and

balsamic feelings underline its complexity.

Taste:

It is a mix of very satisfying tastes; it is a high-class wine, very well-balanced and the long note that

remains in the mouth is very pleasant.

Alcoholic content:

13%.

Serving temperature:

18 °C.

Food suggestions:

Coupling are advised with noble poultry meats, game, hard pasta cheeses and all red meat-based plates.