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The most important of our red wines, from the best vineyard of Petrignone estates, dedicated to mom Thea

• Production area: Vigna Thea, Petrignone estate in Forlì
• Appellation: Romagna DOC Sangiovese Riserva M.G.A. “Oriolo”
• Grape variety:100% Sangiovese di Romagna
• Altitude: 150 m a.s.l.
• Soil profile : Sandy – clay with abundant gravely texture
• Traning system : Spurred cordon
• Vineyard density : 3500 plants/ ha
• Vineyard age : 1968
• Yield per vine: 1 kg/vine, with cluster thinning
• Harvest period:September, manual picking
• Vinification: 12-day maceration with malolactic fermentation
• Fermentation malolatic: at 28° – 30° C
• Malolactic fermentation : Yes
• Maturation: Nine months new, medium toast, Allier barriques.
• Average annual production: 10.000 bottles
• Color: Ruby red
• Bouquet : Elegant and delicate, with nuances of fruit, red rose petals, black pepper, and sweet liquorice
• Taste: Velvety and elegant, echoing the aromas of the nose;
• Food suggestion: Polenta with game or mushrooms, grills and stews, roast lamb