
Crus / Toraia, Casale
Exposure / S/SE/SW
Altitude / 300-350 m.a.s.l.
Soil type / Silty-clay
Age of vines (year of planting) / 1970-1993-1997-2001-2008
Planting density / 3.300 (old)-4.500-5.000 (new) vines/ha
Varieties / Prugnolo gentile (a clone of Sangiovese) 100%
Growing system / guyot and spur pruning
Yield / 40 hl/ha
Wine making process / Cryomaceration on the skins for 4-5 hours and fermentation in steel vats at controlled temperature
Average n. of bottles / 4.000 da 0,75 l
Colore / Cherry red
Nose / Intense, persistent, fruity, hints of cherry, raspberry and rose
Palate / Dry, fresh, sapid, persistent, with a fruity finish
Serving suggestions / Excellent as an apéritif, it goes well with first courses, pizza, charcuterie, vegetable soups