Panicale
ROSSO PICENO D.O.C.
It is the light reflected in every look, perfect balance of a divine gift.
This wine was born from a careful selection of Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes of our Castelbellino vineyards, anciently called Morro Panicale.
PRODUCTION AREA
In the province of Ancona, in Castelbellino vineyards.
VINES
70% Montepulciano , 15% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
TYPOLOGY OF TERRAIN
Medium consistency, North-East exposure
BREEDING SYSTEM
Guyot
TECHNIQUES
Grapes harvested singularly at optimum ripeness with adequate aromatic and tannic richness. Fermentation with selected yeast , maceration on skins at low temperature for a starting period of 48 hours to go on for approximately 15 days before racking.
MATURING
12 months’ aging in Rovere Allier barrique of different toasting; assemblage, after careful tasting , precedes bottling and then follows a careful aging for 12 months and more.
COLOUR
Intense ruby-red with pomegranate reflections.
SCENT
Lively red fruits, with sour cherry, morello cherry and plum mixed with spicy notes of clove and black pepper.
TASTE
Bodied wine, full , with complex, austere tannins, very sweet and persistent
PAIRING
Superlative wine with roasts of red and white meat, at its best with venison
SERVING TEMPERATURE
16°-18°C. uncorking the bottle 1 hour before serving