Lavico - Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Umbria IGT Organic Wine

Variety of grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyard
Plant spacing: 2.70 x 0,90
Training system: spurred cordon Year planted: 2000

Soil
Mainly volcanic, sedimentary, clayish
Altitude 300 m

Harvest
Hand-picked, from mid-September to mid-October

Yield
Grapes: 60-70 q / ha - Wine: 40-45 hl / ha

Vinfication
Maceration with traditional contact with grape skins for 10-12 days. First extraction with the removal of a part of the must and continuous pumping until the end of the alcoholic fermentation, that occurs at a controlled temperature with selected yeasts.

Maturation
2-3 months in stainless steel tanks 12 months in French oak barrels 8-10 months in bottle.

Organoleptic characteristics
A bright, red, ruby color, the bouquet is compact and intense with notes of black currant, black cherry and cocoa. Complex and firm to the taste, balanced and tannic to the right point, harmonious, hot, alcoholic, well supported by its freshness and a slight minerality.

Producer’s recommendations
Ideal with hearty main dishes, red meat and game, aged cheese and cured meats.
To be served at 16-18°C.