Riflessi | Circeo Red DOC

Description

Denomination: Circeo Red DOC

Classification: Still Red Wine

Grape variety: 100% Merlot

Location of Vineyards: Lazio – Italy

Age of Vineyards: 10/15 years

Exposure: Nord-east, east

Altitude: 10 m above see level

Soil: Mainly sandy

Cultivation system: Marquee

Plant density: 2500-5000 Vines / Ha

HA yield : 82 q/HA

Harvest period: Hand-picked in september

Winemaking: Maceration for about 6/8 days at a controlled temperature of 24/26° C. At the end of fermentation the wine is moved into small stainless steel tanks for 3 months

Refining:  1 month in bottle

Alcohol: 12,5 % vol

Longevity: 2/3 years

Decanting time: Unnecessary

Serving temperature: 18-20 ° C

Appearance: Deep ruby red

Smell: Intense with violet, cherry and raspberry hints

Taste: Good structure, aromatic dry taste with light tannins

Food matching: First dishes with meat sauce and grilled meat