LE VOLIERE IGT(100% Cabernet Sauvignon)

Denomination: Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Growing area:
In the vineyard “Montino”, “Vignacce” and “Godiolo” at 300-320 mt. above sea level near the village of Rapolano Terme (SI).

Training system:
Unilateral cordon spur pruned

Vineyard age: From the 1972 “Vignacce”. New plantings “Montino” 1999 and “Godiolo” 2002

Aspect: South, South/East and South/West

Soil profile: Rocks, sand, clay

Number of vines: 2.600/hectare in the old vineyard and 6.000/hectare in the new ones

Hectares: 8.03.90 ha ( 19,86 acres)

Harvest: Only by hand in the middle of October

Vinification: Crushing with destemming. Fermentation in vats for about 18 – 20 days. About 18-20 months in French oak barrels. Refinement 1 year in bottle.

Sensory profile: Very intense ruby red. Ample, spicy, ripe red berries and jam nose. Clean, rich, concentrated on the palate, lengthy and elegant . Perfect with rich main courses. A good meditation wine.

Alcohol content: From 13% to 14% vol.

Serving temperature:18-20°C