VIGNA RIO |
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| Production area | Vigna del Rio, Petrignone Estate, Forlì |
| Appellation | Trebbiano di Romagna D.O.C. |
| Grape variety | 100% Trebbiano di Romagna |
| Altitude | 160 m. above sea level |
| Soil profile | Silty clay with medium texture |
| Traning system | Capovolto (single-arched cane) vertically trained |
| Vineyard density | 3,500 vines / hectare |
| Yield per vine | 1,5 kg/vine with cluster thinning |
| Harvest period | September 15, manual picking |
| Vinification | 100% in stainless steel |
| Fermentation temperature | 17°-19° C. |
| Malolactic fermentation | No |
| Average annual production | 20,000 bottles |
| Appearance | LIvely golden yellow |
| Bouquet | Delicate floral notes enriched |
| Palate | Enters smooth, rounded and pleasurable; crisp and generous in the mouth. |
| Serving suggestion | Perfect with "antipasti" and with first courses of fish and vegetables, savoury pies and veal tonnato. |
| Awards |
4 Clusters — Duemiliavini — Italian Sommelier Association
Vigna Rio 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
3 Clusters — Duemiliavini— Italian Sommelier Association
Vigna Rio 2005, 2007
Two Glasses — Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso
Vigna Rio 2001, 2004,
Guida Oro Veronelli Editore
Vigna Rio 2005 87/100 Vigna Rio 2006 89/100 Vigna Rio 2007 87/100
Vigna Rio 2006 has been inserted in 2008 edition of Best 100 Italian Wines by D’Agata-Comparini
Stephen Tanzer's IWC
Vigna Rio 2008 87/100
Consorzio Vini di Romagna
Vigna Rio 2007 – Vino del Tribuno
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Unusually full-bodied for this variety, and particulary well-focused aromas in this traditional wine with a modern touch. |
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