"Sator" Tintilia del Molise
Azienda Agricola Cianfagna · Molise
Classification
Tintilia del Molise DOC
Variety
100% Tintilia
Alcohol
14.5%
Organoleptic Notes
Deep ruby red. Intense aromas of blackberry, black cherry, plum and underbrush with spicy accents. Full and warm on the palate, with an enveloping alcoholic note supported by elegant tannins.
Winemaking
Vinification
Maceration on skins for about 15 days at controlled temperature, with complete natural malolactic fermentation
Aging
Refined in steel vats for 18 to 24 months and at least 3 months in bottle; not filtered
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Acquaviva Collecroce (Campobasso)
Location
Acquaviva Collecroce (Campobasso), Molise, Italy
Soil Composition
Clay-calcareous hillside soils
Vine Training
Espalier, spurred cordon
Vine Density (vines/ha)
4000
Yield per ha
50 quintals/hectare
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Manual harvest at the end of October
Food Pairings
Pasta dishesRed meatCheeseSeasoned pork products