Furore Rosso Costa d'Amalfi Doc 2023 75 cl Marisa Cuomo

MC FR

Grape varieties: 50% Piedirosso (locally known as per ‘e palummo) and 50% Aglianico

Zone of origin: Furore and neighbouring municipalities

Exposure and altitude: Coastal terraces set 200/550 metres above sea level with south/south-westerly exposure

Soil composition: Dolomitic-limestone rock

Cultivation system: Pergola and/or atypical radial, espalier

Plant density: 5000-7000 vines per hectare

Grape harvest yield per hectare: Approx. 8 tons per hectare (1.5 kg per plant)

Harvesting time: Second ten days of October. Hand-picked.

Vinification technique:
The hand-picked grapes are brought into the cellar whole and, after being destemmed and crushed they undergo fermentation with maceration for 12 days, followed by malo-lactic fermentation and development in French oak barriques in their second year of use

Maturing technique and duration prior to bottling: 66 months in French oak barriques in their second year of use

Organoleptic characteristics: Red with ruby hues, characteristic aroma of ripe cherries and liquorice. Smooth flavour characterised by a pleasant base of spicy notes.

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