Rapsodya 2018

 

Appelation: Romagna DOC Sangiovese Superiore

Grape variety: Sangiovese 100% Romagna clone

Vineyard: Single cru vineyard of 2.5 Ha

Exposure: South-East

Altitude: at 380 mt. above sea level

Soil: Sandstone soils characterized by the pre-Apennine climate

Planting density: 5900 plants per Hectar

Plant nursing system: Two-sided runner system

Production per hectare: 7000 kg grapes

Harvest: Selected grapes, hand picked in the second decade of September

Winemaking: Fermentation and skin maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. The skin maceration period is approx. 18 days, followed by the malo-lactic fermentation. Further ageing for six months in French oak barrels and four months (minimum) in bottle.

Alcohol content: 13.5% by vol

Serving temperature: 18°C / 65°F

Tasting notes: Excellently fresh with notes of violet flowers and blackcurrant. Cherry and other red fruits. Ethereal with spicy notes of cloves on the palate. Elegantly tannic with fresh finish. Ruby red colour.

Food pairing: Perfect with risotto and pasta dishes. BBQ meat, cold cuts and aged cheese selections.

Number of produced bottles: 2700 bottels of 750ML

Label: “Alfa” the painting of Alessandro Trani