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Malbo Emilia Rosso IGP

by Il Saliceto · Emilia Romagna, Italy

Appellation
Emilia
Type
Red
Grapes
Malbo Gentile
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
16–18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Farming
Natural wine
Il SalicetoEmilia Romagna, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Malbo Gentile is a rare local variety noted for high acidity, firm tannins and dark colour.

Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation takes place with four to six days of skin contact. The wine is bottled without filtration or fining, with only a minimal addition of sulfur.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least six months in second- and third-use barrels and cement tanks dating from the 1940s, known as “carati.”

Tasting profile

Soft and elegant.