Cecubo Igp 2013 75 cl Villa Matilde

VM CEC

A historic wine already prized by the ancient Romans, made from indigenous grape varieties grown on the San Castrese estate on the hillside vineyards on the flanks of the extinct Roccamonfina volcano.

Appearing a dark, dense red, its unmistakeable bouquet releases dried plum, wild berryfruit, vanilla, and cocoa powder, lifted by emphatic notes of black liquorice, tobacco, and dried figs. On the palate it is full-bodied, well-structured, and elegant.

SERVING TEMPERATURE 16-18°C

CELLARING CAPACITY 10 years

FIRST VINTAGE 1985

SOIL PROFILE Volcanic soils, rich in phosphorus, potassium, and microelements.

YEAR VINEYARDS PLANTED Various years, between 1976 and 2000

VINEYARD ELEVATION 150 metres

HARVEST PERIOD Primitivo: Late August, early September Piedirosso and other varieties: Second decade of October

VINEYARD DENSITY 4,500 vines per hectare

TRAINING SYSTEM Guyot, with about 6 buds per vine

YIELD IN WINE (litres/hectare) 5,000

VINIFICATION After the grapes are picked by hand, and the clusters gently pressed, the must ferments on the skins at about 15-26°C, then malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barriques.

MATURATION In Allier oak barriques, one-third new, for 2 months

GRAPE VARIETIES Primitivo, piedirosso, and ancient indigenous varieties

GROWING AREA San Castrese, Sessa Aurunca

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