DATA SHEET
Denomination: Marche IGP Rosso
Type: Red still wine
Production Area: "Bellaluce" vineyard, Sant’Andrea di Suasa, Mondavio (PU) ITALY
Cultivable Area: 5 Ha
Grape Variety: Sangiovese, Montepulciano, small percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil: calcareus/clayey
Altitude: 270 mt a.s.l.
Exposure: South - East
Cultivation System: Spurred cordon
Density of Plants: 4000 per Ha
Age of Plants: 20 years average, some of about 100 years
Yield per Hectare: 6 Tons
Grapes Harvest: end of September, first ten days of October by hand in small crates
Production: 1-1,5 Kg per plant
Vinification: fermentation at controlled temperature (24-26° C) in stainless steel tanks, maceration of more than 15 days
Maturation: in cement barrels at controlled temperature
Refinement: in big oak barrels for 18 months, in bottle for further 36 months, in temperature and humidity controlled environment
Alcohol Content: 13,5 v%
Total Acidity: 5.0
Ph: 3,3
Sugars: 1g/L

ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES
From ancient culture family, respecting the organic, born a happy cuvče from native grapes "Sangiovese" and "Montepulciano" mixed to international "Cabernet Sauvignon" and "Merlot".
Ruby-red colour, intense, thick. Its scents are persistent and intense, sensation which recall small red fruits from the wood and wilted violets followed by sweet spices and locust bean.
Good volume and consistency on the palate, its tannis are neither dry but silky and soft. It is full bodied, well structured and elegant.

GOES WELL WITH
Pasta with meat sauce, "amatriciana", "lasagne", red and game meat, aged cheeses

Serving Temperature: 18°C in medium/large size glasses