Sangiovese / IGT Puglia:
ORIGIN: Puglia, in the provinces of Foggia, Bari, and Barletta.
VINE VARIETY: Sangiovese, Merlot and Lambrusco.
SOIL: Medium-textured located around the 40° parallel north.
GRAPE CULTIVATION: Espalier and Tendone systems
HARVEST: Mechanical
VINIFICATION: Crushing and de-stemming of the grapes, with temperature-controlled fermentation at 25°C using selected yeasts.
AGING: Aged in stainless steel tanks.
BOTTLING: Cold sterile
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 11%vol
COLOR: Light ruby red with garnet reflections.
NOSE: Delicate and slightly floral, with notes of violet.
TASTE: Savory, fresh, slightly tannic, persistent, soft, and velvety.
INTERNATIONAL PAIRINGS: Matambre – Argentina, Steamed Ravioli – China.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16 – 18°C
CURIOSITY: Sangiovese is grown all over Italy and is one of the country’s oldest and most widely cultivated grape varieties.
