Nero di Predappio
Fattoria Nicolucci · Emilia Romagna
Classification
Forlì Rosso IGT
Variety
60% Refosco Terrano, 40% Sangiovese
Alcohol
14%
Serving Temp
65–68 °F
Organoleptic Notes
Shadowy ruby red color toughened by the oak; on the nose dried fruit, violet and light morel; the palate is dry yet smooth, supported by a lively sweet oak aftertaste given by the barrique.
Winemaking
Vinification
Soft de‑stemming and crushing; fermentation for 20 days at controlled temperature; malolactic fermentation followed by 9 months maturation in barriques
Aging
9 months in barriques followed by 3 months refining in the bottle
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Altitude 400 m a.s.l., south/south‑east exposure; clayey, calcareous and sulphureous soil
Vine Training
Cordon Spur with short pruning and summer thinning
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Hand harvested – second week of October for Refosco and end of September for Sangiovese
Food Pairings
PastaRoasted or grilled meatSeasoned cheeses such as pecorino or parmigiano