Cabernet Sauvignon Doc FCO

Anyone who thinks that a Cabernet Sauvignon wine produced in Friuli is not able to age properly will have to change its mind after tasting it: our scissors are our weapon, for rigorous low production pruning. Aged in wooden barrels for 12 months.

Classification

V.Q.P.R.D. D.O.C. Eastern Hills of Friuli

GRAPES

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

POSITION AND VINEYARDS

Marlyn hilly soil: Southwest facing vineyards situated mid-hill. Vines trained with the Guyot system, 5000 vines per hectare.

harvest

By hand, towards mid October; 60-65 quintals per hectare.

vinification

The wine ferments in steel for about 12 days in contact with the skins; it is then separated from the skins and left to refine for around 10 months in French oak barriques and tonneaux of varying ages, and then assembled in steel for another 9 months.

Alcohol content

13-13,5%

ACIDITY

4,5-5 g/l (complete malolactic fermentation).

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Intense ruby red colour, slightly spicy bouquet, full-bodied and elegant, with a hint of vanilla which complements the oak tannins with a very aromatic result.

Roasts of both red and white meat, poultry, hard cheese.