Red Riserva Vesuvio Lacryma Christi DOC Wax Seal (Organic)

Vintage: 2021

Appellation: DOC Denomination of Origin Controlled

Certification: Organic 

Type: Red

Grape Variety: Piedirosso 80%, Aglianico 20%

Alcohol: 14,00%

Bottle size: 0,75l

Production area: Trecase Municipality (National Park of Vesuvio)

Soil Type: Volcanic

Exposition: South, South-Ovest

Vineyard Setting: Declive 250/300 m SLM

Breeding Method: Espalier

Grape yield per hectare: 6500kg or 65 quintals

Vineyard Planting Density: 4500 plants per hectare

Harvest: first decade of October; Hand picked and processed within 2 hours

Vinification Technique: Red fermentation process at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks

Refining: Ages 18-24 months in French oak barriques and minimum 12 months in bottle

Transformation yield: Below 65%

Alcohol and Acidity Content: Alcohol 14,5%; Total Acidity 5,30 – 5,50

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION

Color: Garnet to Deep Garnet

Bouquet: pruns, cocoa, tobacco

Taste: smooth tannins, good sapidity, warm and persistent

Serving Temperature: 16-18° C

Pairing Suggestions: Ragù sauce, red meats, aged cheeses, perfect as a meditation wine