Tintilia Lame del Sorbo Riserva 2015 DOC
€22,00
Lame del Sorbo
Tintilia del Molise Rosso Riserva – 2015
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
The Tintilia grapes have been cultivated on “Lame del sorbo” vineyards area far the past 90 years at a typical altitude of 650 meters above the see level. A locai indigenous grape the Tintilia represents a true heritage from the 16th century far Molise unpolluted and untouched region of centrai ltaly. Grapes are small and rich in anthocyanin with medium soft tannins. After hand-picking, destamming and gentle pressing, the Tintilia grapes ferment and age In stainless steel tanks. This wine reveals freshness and elegance with a mix of spice and fiorai notes.
TASTING NOTES
Fresh raspberry and red cherry on the nose, along with a slow-building spiciness. Vibrant and precise, offering brisk red berry flavors and a licorice quality that builds with air. Supple tannins and a touch of aromatic herbs at the finish.
| ORIGIN | The name of the wine has origin from a secular Sorbo tree that dominates on our vineyards situated on the Ripalimosani hill, named “Lame” |
| Soil | Calcareous/Clay |
| Grape variety | Tintilia 100 % |
| Altitude | 600 m a.s.l. |
| Exposure | West |
| Vineyard extention | 11 Ha |
| Year of planting | 2009 |
| Density of planting | Low density, 3500 plants/ha, no irrigation system |
| Type of Farming | Guyot Growing System |
| Rootstock | 1103 P. CFC 60/30 VCR 119 LU |
| Yield per hectare | 6000 kg |
| Harvesting | Manual, first decade of October |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous without added yeasts in stainless steel tanks |
| Refinement | Stainless steel for 4 years followed by bottle refinement |
| Alcohol content | 14% vol |
| Bottles produced | 1750 |
| PAIRING | Slow-ripening cheeses, structured entrees, roast, venison. |
| SERVE TEMPERATURE | 18 – 20 °C |
