Poppóne Antonutti Casa Vinicola snc
The result of the balances of percentages, ageing and raisining times, how to wait, how to measuring... read more.
The result of the balances of percentages, ageing and raisining times, how to wait, how to measuring out things: they all contribute to the production of this nectar made of Merlot and Pignolo dried grapes.
Merlot grapes are harvested at their best phoenolic maturation, then they are laid down for the drying process, destemmed, crushed, fermented, macerated and finally softly pressed and racked into stainless-steel tanks where they rest for over an year. After that they are blended with a perfectly balanced percentage of Pignolo grapes, historic and rare autochthonous vine type of Friuli; a well-defined and austere grape that is suitable for long evolutions through the years thanks to its tight-knit tannins. Pignolo grapes are harvested when fully ripe, then they are destemmed, crushed and left fermented: the wine ages finally in tonneaux for 12 months. SOIL: Medium textured plain, South-Eastern Friuli region. GRAPE GROWING: Guyot training system with a vine density of 4,500 vines/ha and a yield of 50/60 q of grapes/ha. VINIFICATION: Raisining of Merlot grapes. Soft pressing of grapes, maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Pignolo rests in tonneaux barrels for 12 months. Blending. Bottle ageing. TASTING NOTES: Ruby red color. The nose exhibits notes of ripe red berries. Sweetish with a pleasant fresh-tasting, long and rich finish. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°-20°C. AGEING POTENTIAL: 8/10years or more if stored in ideal conditions.