Fontedoccia

Description

The Name:
FONTEDOCCIA owes its name to the vineyard of production that is spread along a beautiful ridge in the south area of Acquaviva. The rich presence of water sources justifies the name of the area, just called Fontedoccia

Wine variety:
I.G.T. Indicazione Geografica Tipica Rosso Toscano

Vineyard Exposure:
Nord-East

Density of grapevines:
5.000

Yield:
120 q/ha

Grape varieties:
90% Sangiovese, 10% other vines with red grapes

Vinification method:
Destemming and soft pressing
Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on grapeskins for 10-18 days in controlled temperature with “rimontaggi” and “follature” over the hat of grapes.
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation with frequent batonnage for 15 days

Ageing:
10 months in stainless steel containers, 4 months in the bottle

Description:
A lively ruby-red colour with purple reflections
Deep, fruity, winy and quite mineral bouquet
Soft taste pleasantly sapid and tannic

To Serve:
Temperature of 18-20 °C, open at least 1 hour before drinking

Food Accompaniment:
Aperitifs with tuscan cold cuts, pasta with a meat sauce, poultry, roast meats and cheeses

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