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Grapes:
Sangioveto di Volpaia (a native clone) and Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard:
"BALIFICO"
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Terrain:
altitude: 1450 feet above sea level
soil: Decomposing sandstone providing light
soil rich in lime and texture
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Cultivation:
Modified Tuscan and single stalk.
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Yield per acres:
2,4 ton
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Wine making:
The grapes are all coming from the vineyard "Balifico", harvested by hand and collected in small boxes holding 33 lb. Under constantly controlled temperatures the grapes macerated in ideal conditions. The grapes first fermented in their own yeast at temperatures between 80 and 86°F. During these fourteen days, they were automatically punched down twice a day to draw out their finest qualities. After macerating on their skins for a further 8 days, the malolactic fermentation started. At the end of winter 1999 the wine was moved to Allier oak barriques where it will be left to age for about 18 months.
Tasting notes:
colour: Vivid ruby red with a dark purple tinge
nose: Fine and elegant, scent of blackberry and blueberry combined with a trace of cinnamon and boisée
taste: smooth, round with a good structure. Very persisting aftertaste of red fruits
Buy Prelius wines at the Italian wine shop Wineshop.it
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Compagnia di Volpaia srl
Loc. Volpaia-Coltassala
53017 Radda in Chianti (SI)
P.IVA e Cod. Fisc. 00364860528
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Fattoria Castello di Volpaia
di Giovanna Stianti - Loc. Volpaia
53017 Radda in Chianti (SI)
P.IVA 00551100522
Cod. Fisc. STN GNN 47P57 D612 Z
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E-mail: info@volpaia.com
Tel. +39 0577 738066
Fax +39 0577 738619
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