“MATIDIA” CESANESE IGT 2020 FONZONE

100% Cesanese.
The vines are spur-cordon trained in a leased 30 year-old vineyard near
Olevano Romano. The vineyard faces east at 500 metres above sea level
where the soil is volcanic limestone. The grapes are harvested from
early autumn to mid – October. A cold maceration for 6/7 days at 8°C
precedes the alcoholic fermentation which takes place over a three week
period at a controlled temperature and with repeated punching down.
After racking, part of the wine is aged in stainless steel vats and part in
oak tonneaux (400 liter casks) for about 12 months.
TASTING NOTE: Deep ruby red.
Notes of marasca cherry and a delicate spiciness on the nose are carried
forward on a fresh, fine palate with flawless tannins. A fusion of
elegance and longevity is achieved by carefully underplaying the ripe
fruit notes and richly textured mouthfeel. A long mineral finish with a hint of the sea. Well suited to long bottle aging.