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Grape varieties

Merlot; Cabernet Sauvignon; Petit Verdot

 

Tasting notes

Notes of red dark cherries, prunes, cocao powder, anise, ginseng and some spices, very elegant and balanced

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Pairings - Goes well with ...

all types of meat, grilled

vegetables, cheese, chocolate

 

Viticulture

+ about 35 years old vines planted in well structured clay-loam soil, rich of minerals at about 380m above sea level

+ Mediterranean sea breeze adds to freshness and complexity

+ Sustainable, biological viticulture, natural treatments to maintain the balance of the ecosystem

+ Hand picked September till October

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Vinification

+ Fermented for about 15 days in big French oak barrell (Garboletto 10hl)

+ Aging for about 18 months in new french barriques