"Gran Maestro" Tintilia Riserva DOC
Azienda Agricola Cianfagna · Molise
Classification
Tintilia del Molise DOC
Variety
Tintilia del Molise
Alcohol
14.5%
Serving Temp
16–18 °C
Organoleptic Notes
Beautiful ruby red colour with nuances tending to mature. The nose is powerful with aromas of eucalyptus leaves, violet, cyclamen, plum, blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, blueberry, vanilla, black pepper, chocolate and tobacco. On the palate the wine is full, enveloping and complex with hints evolving from ripe fruit to jam, complemented by light spicy and toasted notes. The notable alcohol is well supported by elegant tannins.
Winemaking
Vinification
Refinement in steel tanks for at least 30 months followed by six months in French tonneaux before bottling
Aging
30 months in steel followed by 6 months in French tonneaux
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Acquaviva Collecroce (Campobasso)
Soil Composition
Clay and stony soils
Vine Training
Spurred Cordon
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Late harvest with selected Tintilia bunches left to wither on the vine and picked in November (general harvest period October)
Food Pairings
Savory first coursesRed meatsAged cheesesLocal dishes such as kid and mutton