Tintilia del Molise Rosso Riserva DOP

 

The spirited and jovial red ruby can fool even the most skilled one in predicting what scents will be encountered. In fact, to the nose we are hit by a wave of various scents among which predominates a sweet spice, resting on a bed of cherry liqueur and surrounded by violet petals. With every passing minute cocoa and putty rubber are clearly arising, with no exclusion of a hint of sweet tobacco. On the palate licorice shows up, worthily accompanied by cherry liqueur; the long persistence of the drink is supported by a wonderful tannin countered by its enviable alter ego of freshness.

 

Denomination: Tintilia del Molise Rosso Riserva DOP

First year of production: 2004

Number of bottles produced: 5.000

Municipality of production: San Martino in Pensilis

Grapes: Tintilia 100%

Year planted/ age of vines: 1998

Altitude: 300m above sea level

Type of soil: Medium combined clay

Yield per hectare: uva 55-60 ql/ha

Vined surface: 1.50 ha

Type of cultivation: low cordon outcrop

Density of cultivation: 4.400 stubs per Ha

Grape harvesting period: First decade of October

Harvesting: by hand

Type of fermentation vats: steel

Fermentation temperature: 25-28° C

Duration of fermentation: 15-20 gg

Ageing: 24 months in French barriques of medium toast.It completes its refinement in bottles for a minimum period of 6 months

Food pairings: Excellent on its own! It pairs well with roasted red meats, great cheeses and dishes with rich tomato sauce.

Serving temperature: 17-18° C