Orcia DOC wine Red Az.Agr. Trequanda

Data sheet:

Orcia DOC without sulphites 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 cement blocks no sulfites are added

Aging: Aging in the bottle for a minimum of 8 months.

Alcohol Flow: 13% 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.