The Story
Still red from Collio, a renowned area of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 14% ABV, 100% Pinot Noir. Produced by Castello di Spessa, in a 1.5L magnum format, 2021 vintage. A wine that embodies the elegance of Pinot Noir, aged for 12 months in barriques and then in bottle, to best enhance the characteristics of the grape variety. Ponca soil composition consisting of marl and sandstone. Guyot training system. Harvest: late August. Fermentation temperature: 25°C. Fermentation at approximately 25°C in truncated cone-shaped oak vats with daily manual punching down for a period of 15-20 days during which malolactic fermentation takes place. The nose presents notes of small red fruits with intriguing spicy hints. Intense ruby color. On the palate, it is velvety and elegant with a long, ample finish of raspberry and warm spices. A perfect wine to pair with red meats, game and mature cheeses.