VIGNA PEDALE Castel del Monte DOCG Rosso Riserva
grapes: Nero di Troia
vineyard location: Apulia – hills of the Castel del Monte DOCG area (contrada Pedale)
altitude: 400 – 500 mt. a.s.l.
soil: calcareous-clayey with medium texture
training system: vertically trellised spurred cordon
plants/ha: 4,500
grape yield kg/ha: 9,000 kg
harvest: late October - early November
vinification: fermentation with long maceration
ageing: steel 8 months – wood 12 months (barrel) - bottle
alcohol content: 13.0% by vol
colour: deep ruby red with garnet glints
smell: intense, full and fragrant bouquet, with notes of red berries
taste: full, with great body, balanced, with spicy notes
food pairing: classic red wine perfect to match red meat, roast, game, mature cheese and salami. Excellent for after-dinner
serving temperature: 18°-20°C
storing: in a cool place, away from light and sources of heat.