Acrisp, fruity wine, a cuvée of two of the most characteristic grape varieties of the D.O.C. zone: montepulciano contributes the velvety smoothness of the wine and its easy drinkability, while the nero di Troia provides body and structure.

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GROWING AREA
Commune of Andria, in the "Castel del Monte" D.O.C. area.

GRAPE VARIETIES
70% Montepulciano, 30% Nero di Troia.

VINEYARDS
Partly trained to spurred cordon and part to pergola in deep, tufaceous soils, with yields averaging 120 q/h.

VINIFICATION
The grapes are picked between the last week of September and the first week in October. After a 6-7 day maceration in steel, the juice is separated from the skins and the fermentation continues for 5-6 days in fibreglass-lined vats.

MATURATION
9-10 months in fibreglass-lined vats, when malolactic fermentation takes place.

MATURATION
Alcohol 12.5%; total acidity 5.30 g/l; pH 3.40; residual sugar 1.8 g/l; total S0₂ 80 mg/l.

TASTING NOTES
Purple-tinged ruby red in colour; youthful, heady aromas of ripe red fruit; soft and full-fruited in the mouth, well-balanced and judiciously tannic.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Hearty soups, pastas with full-flavoured sauces, roast poultry and veal, semi-piquant cheeses. Serve at 16-18 °C.

STORING
Stored correctly, this wine will continue to mature in the bottle for 3-4 years.