Production area | Vigna dei Fichi, Petrignone Estate |
Appellation | Romagna DOC Sangiovese Riserva "Oriolo" |
Grape variety | 100% Sangiovese |
Altitude | 150 m. a.s.l. |
Soil profile | Sandy clay, with gravely texture |
Traning system | Spurred cordon |
Vineyard density | 3,500 vines / hectare |
Vineyard age | 48 years |
Yield per vine | 1.3 kg/vine, with cluster thinning |
Harvest period | September, manual picking |
Fermentation temperature | 12-day maceration at 28° - 30° C, followed by malolactic fermentation |
Maturation | 8 months in second passage medium toasted Allier barriques |
Malolactic fermentation | Done |
Average annual production | 25.000 bottles |
Appearance | Brilliant ruby red |
Bouquet | Intense fragrances of succulent red berry-fruit and dark cherry, with notes of black pepper |
Palate | Beautiful echoing of the fragrances of the nose and long-lingering progression |
Serving suggestion | Egg-based dishes with prosciutto and pancetta, grilled and barbecued beef |