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RoncAlto - Cabernet Sauvignon wine — Livon winery — Dionysus

RoncAlto - Cabernet Sauvignon

by Livon · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

TypeRed
Grapes100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VineyardTenuta RoncAlto vineyards in Ruttars, Dolegna del Collio
LineCru · Tenuta RoncAlto
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at17–18 °C
Keeps for15–20 years
Bottled in0.75 l
LivonFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Tenuta RoncAlto at Ruttars in the municipality of Dolegna del Collio. The vineyard has marl-and-clay soils, a planting density of 8,000 vines per hectare and Guyot training.

Grapes

100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand into crates and gently destemmed. Fermentation proceeds on the skins for 18 days at a controlled temperature of 23°C.

Ageing

The wine matures for approximately 16 months in barriques maintained at a constant 16°C. Bottling is followed by a long period of bottle ageing.

Tasting profile

Deep ruby red. The nose is dominated by forest-fruit aromas accompanied by elegant spicy notes. The palate has good structure and supple tannins, leading to a long, persistent finish.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18°C. Suited to substantial dishes based on beef, pork or game, as well as mature cheeses.