“Our” Bordeaux cut. First vintage 1982.

Our first “three glasses” (vintage 1997)

A piece of our history

• Production area: Vigna di Mazzolano e Vigna Fondo Chiesa, Imola
• Appellation: Colli d’Imola DOC Rosso
• Grape variety: 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Altitude: 150 m a.s.l.
• Soil profile:Silty, medium textured
• Traning system:GDC (Geneva Double Curtain)
• Vineyard density 4.500 plants per hectare
• Year of plantation: 1992 (Cabernet s.) – 1996 (Merlot)
• Yield per vine1.2 kg
• Harvest period: Late august (Merlot) – late september (Cabernet)
• Vinification: 14 days maceration at 28°-30°, followed by malolaptic fermentation
• Maturation:6 months in second passage, medium toasted Allier barriques. Bottled without any filtrtaion
• Malolactic fermentation : Yes
• Average annual production: 7.000 bottles
• Color: Ruby red color
• Bouquet:Fruity, red, ripe, combined with sweet spicy cinnamon
• Taste: Great personality, elegance and balsamic notes of mint and bitter cocoa
• Food suggestion: Meat, seasoned cheeses and mushrooms