Principe

VITICOLTURE
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc - Merlot

Location: Bolgheri
Exposure: South- South West
Vineyard Age: 2003 - 2012
Soil Type: sandy soils - clay with the presence of skeleton

Training System: VSP with spur cordon pruning
Density of Plant: 6500 plants/ ha
Yeald per hectare:75 q.li/ha for Cabernet, 80 q.li/ha for Merlot

WINE MAKING AND AGEING

Fermentation: For our Principe is in steel vats and 12 day-skin maceration.
Ageing: At the end of the first maceration, this wine start the ageing process in barrels of second passage; and at least 6 further months in bottle

TASTING NOTE
This wine has an intense ruby color, on the nose has lovely red fruits, vanilla and spices notes.
Velvety tannins with a gentle acidity make Principe an intense and layered but surprisingly easygoing wine

WINE PAIRING
Aperitif, Italian ragù sauce and grilled red meats.

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