| Classification: |
IGT |
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Type of wine:
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Red Novello |
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First year of production:
|
1996 |
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Amount of bottles:
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6.600 bott. ~ l. 5.000 l |
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Location of production:
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Pramaggiore e Cinto Caomaggiore (VE) |
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Grape:
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70% Refosco dal p.r. regional selection
+ 30% Merlot |
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Name of vine:
|
Dolcetti |
| Year of plantation: |
1993 |
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Height:
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12 m. over sea level |
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Typology of soil:
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Clay, medium limestone |
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Yield per hectare:
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80 q.li; 2,0 kg. per plant |
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System of cultivation:
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Guyot monolateral bow /simple |
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Density of vines:
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4.000/4.400 plants per hectare |
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Orientation:
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North-South |
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Harvest:
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20th - 30th of September |
| Vinifaction: |
The selected bunches are gathered together
then interned in an oxygen free environment for a minimun of
10-12 days (carbonic maceration). After pressing the grapes
very softly then allowing a fermentation to alcohol with slected
yeasts. |
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Duration of carbonic maceration:
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10 - 12 days |
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Material of fermentation barrels:
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Temperature
controlled stainless steel |
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Temperature of fermentation:
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23°C |
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Bottled at:
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26th of October |
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Alcoholic grade :
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12,3 % vol |
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Acid:
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5,8 |
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pH:
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3,48 |
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Aging capacity:
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1 - 2 years |
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Age of maximum enjoyment:
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The first year |
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Colour:
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Lively red ruby with reflections of violets |
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Bouquet:
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Fresh and young from mature and violet colored
grapes to the senses the earthy tones confer upon the refosco
grape a pleasing soft tannin, a balanced structure and particular
fragrance in the nose. |
| Taste: |
Soft, knowing, inviting for its low level tannin and balanced
structures.
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Best served at:
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12-14°C |
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Accompainment :
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Optimal as an aperitif with foods that are
not very demanding in general. |
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Recommended glass :
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Riedel serie Vinum: Bourdeaux 416/0 |
