Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from Castelvecchio at Sagrado, in the Carso area of the province of Gorizia. The landscape consists of arid, rocky Karst soil covered by a shallow layer of red sand and rich in iron and limestone. The site is continuously ventilated and influenced by the nearby sea.
Grapes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification
The detailed specification places harvest in the first half of October. Fermentation and approximately 15 days of maceration take place in stainless-steel tanks. Four subsequent months in stainless steel allow malolactic fermentation to finish.
Ageing
The wine matures for one year in small French and Californian oak barriques, then for another year in larger Slavonian and French oak tonneaux. Six months of bottle ageing follow before release.
Technical data
Available formats are 750 ml, 1.5 L, 3 L and 5 L.
Tasting profile
Intense ruby red with bright brown reflections. The complex nose combines vanilla, raspberry and other red-fruit notes with ripe fruit and mineral nuances. The palate is persistent and well structured, with good ageing potential. The introductory profile further characterizes it as full, elegant and full-bodied, with an intense, harmonious aroma that evolves during ageing.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 18–20 °C. Particularly suited to roasts, grilled red meat and game.
