Trecalici Wine Orcia DOC Rosso Az.Agr. Trequanda

Data sheet:

Envy produced by Az.Agr. Trequanda

Grapes: Sangiovese

Vineyard location: Municipality of Trequanda (Siena)

Vineyard area: 4.5 hectares

Vineyard altitude: 450 mt. S.l.m.

Soil type: basically loose, sandy-silty, with neutral-alkaline reaction, of marine origin.

Training system: Spurred cordon.

Density of strains: 5,000 for Ha.

Production per hectare: 60 Q.li.

Grape yield in wine: 70%.

Average age of vines: 15 years.

Harvest period: mid-September / early October.

Vinification: The harvested grapes undergo a cold maceration for up to 3 days.

Alcoholic fermentation: Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel fermentation tanks. It is activated thanks to selected yeasts and conducted until the sugar is depleted with pumping over and delestage at a temperature not higher than 28 ° C. Reduced the temperature to 19-20 ° C the wine remains in maceration on the skins for 8 days.

Malolactic fermentation: in barriques.

Aging: the wine is then decanted directly into the barriques where it remains aged for 14 months. In the first months it remains on the lees and septic battonage is carried out to promote the release of the mannoproteins. Aging in the bottle for a minimum of 12 months.

Alcohol Flow: 14% Vol.

Total acidity: 4.9 gr / lt..ù

Dry extract: 30.2 gr./lt.

Organletic characteristics: The color is intense ruby ​​red with garnet reflections. The aroma is very intense and characteristic, with intense hints of spices and jam, well supported by a nete boise. The taste is harmonious, persistent, pleasantly dry and savory, which becomes softer with aging.

Recommended pairings: I Deserve to accompany savory first courses. Excellent with red meats, game and aged cheeses.