The Tintilia Grapes have been cultivated on “Lame del Sorbo” vineyards area for the past 90 years at typical altitude of 650 meters above sea level. A local indigenous grape the Tintilia represent a true heritage from the 16th century for Molise unpolluted and untouched region of central Italy. 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 floral notes.
Fresch raspberry and red cherry on the nose, along with a slow-building spiciness. Vibrant and precise, offering brisk red flavors and a licorice quality the 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; maceration with the skin for 15 days
Refinement
Stainless steel for 48 months followed by bottle refinement
