Triplica Rosso della Campania I.G.T. Orion Wines srl
VINEYARD AREA: The three grape varieties are selected from low-yielding hillside vineyards in the pr... read more.
VINEYARD AREA: The three grape varieties are selected from low-yielding hillside vineyards in the provinces of Avellino and Benevento, in the region of Campania in southern Italy. The vineyards are all trained using the spurred cordon method. HARVEST: The Sangiovese grapes are the first to ripen and are harvested in mid-September. Piedirosso and Aglianico are harvested in late October/early November. All harvest is manual. AGE OF VINES: In average 20 years old. PLANT TRAINING AND DENSITY: The vineyards are all trained using the Guyot method. Plant density is approximately 5.000 vines per hectare with an average yield of no more than 1,7 kg of grapes per plant. VINIFICATION: The three grape varieties are vinified separately using the same technique. After de-stemming, the grapes are not crushed, allowing them to remain intact, reducing damage to the skins and optimizing color extraction. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 25°C for 10 days. Both remontage and delestage are carried out in the early stages of fermentation in order to achieve soft extraction of aromas and gentle tannins. At each delestage a part of the pips are removed so by the 4th day of fermentation no pips remain, thus avoiding the harsh tannins that can be extracted from the pips. After the 6th day of fermentation, when the wine has reached an approximate alcohol level of 10%, the skins are completely removed. This is done to avoid the harsh and bitter tannins usually associated with this grape variety. After racking, malolactic bacteria are added to induce a second fermentation. The three wines are then blended together in equal proportions. WINEMAKER'S NOTES: Deep ruby-red colour, the bouquet is intense and fruity with a hint of cherries, tobacco, coffee and spices. In the mouth it is elegant, full bodied yet soft and juicy. Best when served with meats, game and strong cheeses.