ROMAGNA SANGIOVESE SUPERIORE DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA

This wine perfectly represents la Viola, made by harvesting grapes from middle-aged vines. This cru of Sangiovese was the estate’s first production in 1998, and it is the ideal wine for introducing friends to this grape variety. The label depicts “via Colombarone” which rises from the plains up to the hill of Bertinoro, surrounded by vineyards.

Denomination: Romagna Sangiovese Bertinoro DOC

Vineyards: The grapes come from directly cultivated vineyards

Vine growing: 4.800 vines per hectare, cordon spur trained

Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese

Altitude: on average 100 metres above sea level

Harvesting: after a careful selection in the vineyards, the grapes are hand-picked and carried to the cellar in September

Vinification:  alcoholic  fermentation  in  stainless  steel  vats  under controlled temperature

Maturation:  partly in steel and partly in french used tonneaux about 6 months

Refining: in bottle for at least 6 months

Average production: 14.000 bottles

Organoleptic features: bright ruby-red colour with violet nuances; intense  and  expressive  aromas  of bright  cherry  fruit  supported by elegant violet, spicy and minerally hints. Full and rich on the palate, with zestful, juicy fruit; rich and persistent, savoury and tasty. Harmonious and well-balanced.