Name
COLLI PIACENTINI D.O.C.
Grape variety
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot.
Vineyards
Altitude 190-210 meters above sea level;
clay-silty soil (ancient red earth), low fertility
Vinification
Maceration duration on the skins 12-13 days;
fermentation temperature 28-30°C;
aging in new and 1-2 year old barriques for 12 months;
bottling 15 months after harvest
Tasting notes
It is an important and full-bodied wine that also maintains a refined and elegant style, thanks to perfectly mastered aging.
Food and wine pairing
Like every important wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon, it pairs with intensely flavored dishes based on red meats. It can accompany rare cooked meats such as a Rossini filet or a Florentine steak, or game, duck, and pigeon.
Serving temperature
14-16°C
