Zizzolo Rosso Bolgheri DOC
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Classification: Bolgheri DOC
Grapes: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Provenance: at the foot of the hills of Castagneto Carducci, along the Bolgheri Wine Road, Bolgheri (Livorno).
Altitude: 147-197 feet above sea level.
Soil: middle hard clayey soil with gravely structure.
Age of the vineyard: 10 years old.
Training system: Cordon spur.
Density: 6.000 vines/Hectare.
Production: 70 quintals/Hectare.
Vinification and Maturing: pure vinification (every single type of grape). Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 79-82ºF. Maceration for 12 days with only natural yeast. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in second use barriques.
Refining: 12 months in bottle.
Organoleptic characteristics: the color is ruby-red, bright and fruity aromas with notes of flowers and herbs. The taste is fresh with round tannins and a delicious aftertaste.
Serve with: White and red meats, pasta dishes and cheese.
Serving temperature: 62-65°F.
Grapes: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Provenance: at the foot of the hills of Castagneto Carducci, along the Bolgheri Wine Road, Bolgheri (Livorno).
Altitude: 147-197 feet above sea level.
Soil: middle hard clayey soil with gravely structure.
Age of the vineyard: 10 years old.
Training system: Cordon spur.
Density: 6.000 vines/Hectare.
Production: 70 quintals/Hectare.
Vinification and Maturing: pure vinification (every single type of grape). Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 79-82ºF. Maceration for 12 days with only natural yeast. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in second use barriques.
Refining: 12 months in bottle.
Organoleptic characteristics: the color is ruby-red, bright and fruity aromas with notes of flowers and herbs. The taste is fresh with round tannins and a delicious aftertaste.
Serve with: White and red meats, pasta dishes and cheese.
Serving temperature: 62-65°F.