Bonarda Dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Wine type: Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese

Grades: 12-13% (depending on the vintages).

Basic grapes: 85% Croatina, 10% Rare Grape, 5% Barbera.

Geographical location: vineyards in the first hill Oltrepò Pavese, located in the municipalities of San Damiano al Colle, Montù Beccaria, Rovescala. Vineyard features:  soil resulting from the disintegration of sandstones and limestone marl with a clay component, located at 180/280 meters above m

Traditional Gujot breeding system.

Vineyard age: 6/35 years. Vinification:  obtained from the shaving crusher, macerating on the skins for 7/15 days, depending on the vintage, in steel vats at controlled temperature. After the beams and a maturation of at least 5 months, the fermentation is carried out in an autoclave (thermo-conditioned steel tanks conditioned with pressure tightness of 6 atmospheres) for the fermentation. Aging in the bottle for 40 days.  Organoleptic characteristics:  Intense ruby red color loaded with purple reflections. With an intense, fruity sense of smell: reminiscent of blackberry and raspberry. With a soft, elegant taste and excellent structure, with almond and plum aftertaste. Great retro olfactory persistence.  Serve at:  8°/15°Food pairings: Excellent with cured meats, meats in general, game and braised meats, delicious with aged cheeses, pleasant pairing with fish dishes (in this case serve it at 8 degrees).