Romagna DOC Sangiovese
San Vicinio

Romagna DOC Sangiovese
San Vicinio

This red wine has been obtained from the Monte Sasso area vineyards, sited in Mercato Saraceno, from traditional Sangiovese.


VINEYARD

Grape variety: Sangiovese

Vineyard: Monte Sasso area

Soil: Clay and sandstones

Surface of the vineyard: ca 5.0 ha

Age of vineyard: 15-25 years

Sun exposure: East, South-East

Vineyard height: 270-380 m asl

Density of plantation: 4000 plants/ha

Average yield: 1,5 Kg/plant

Pruning: Runner system

Harvest: 1st Decade of October. Traditional hand picking

 

VINIFICATION
Red Fermentation with skin maceration at a controlled temperature approx 27°C for 15 days in concrete and steel tanks.

AGEING
16 months in the traditional slavonian oak casks of 35hl. Further refinement of 2 months in the stainless steel tanks and 4-6 months in the bottle.

TASTING NOTES
Ruby red colour with garnet reflections, with characteristic hints of Marasca cherry and elegant spicy notes, given by slavonian oak ageing. Harmonious, with dense and intense tannins, this wine fully reflects characteristics of Sangiovese.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Good with all the traditional Italian dishes, from pasta alsugo to bbq meat.

SERVING TEMPERATURE 16-18 °C

ANNUAL PRODUCTION about 10.000 bottles