Rouge Gorge

Surface area:
Ha 1,0

Vine’s system of growth:
Guyot

Exposure:
S, SW, inclination 20 – 70%

Altitude:
600/700 mt asl

Soil:
Sandy grain size typical of the region with little depth (less than 50 cm). Abbundance of stone residue.

Agricultural operations:
mechanical weeding done 3 times a year. Harrowing and green manuring on alternate rows. Bovine manure on a three year cycle Containment of cryptogamic deseases with the application of natural phytosanitary products, principally copper and sulphur.

Plantation Year: 2003
1985

Harvest:
middle of October

Variety:
blend of black grape varieties

Vinification:
destemmed grapes, maceration for 5-6 days performing pump-up operations three times a day at a controlled temperature of 28/30 C°

Ageing:
in stainless steel vats

Bottling:
March

Colour:
intense ruby red

Aroma:
floral with characteristic varietal notes

Flavour:
fruits of the forest, blackberry, raspberry, light tannins with crisp finish

Production:
6000/7000

Serving suggestions:
18 – 20°C