Tintilia del Molise Riserva
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