CUZ FRE 70225
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Production area: foothills of Casteggio
Soil: lime/clay
Vineyards orientation: NE-NW
Vineyards altitude: 120-160 m AMSL
Training system: simple Guyot
Average age of the vines: 16 years
Vine density: 5.000 vines per hectare
Yield: 1-1,2 kg per vine
Harvest: leaf thinning in July. The grapes are hand-harvested in 17 kg crates, carefully selecting the best ones.
Vinification: cold maceration (4 °C) for 24 hours followed by pressing and alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature (14 °C) for about 24 days. No malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: 5 months in stainless steel vats.
Sight: pale rosé colour.
Nose: delicate and elegant, with floral notes of rose and fruity notes of pomegranate and tangerine.
Palate: crisp and fragrant. Very precise palate with a hint of salt in the aftertaste. A pleasant food-friendly wine.
Vintage: 2019
Date of harvest: August 26th 2019
Date of bottling: February 19th 2020
2019 production: 6.460 bottles (0,75 l). Also available in magnum format (103 bottles).
Notes about the 2019 vintage: regular vintage, with medium-high rainfall in May, quite hot summer and a few drought moments. Weather was fresh at harvest, especially at the end of it. All wines were graced with good aromatic qualities and a good level of aciditiy.
First vintage: 2014
Denomination | DOC-BIO |
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Grape used | Pinot nero 100% |
Category | Rosè Wines |
Region | Lombardia |
Brand | Frecciarossa |
Vintage | 2019 |
Alcohol | 12.50° |