Azienda Agricola Artico

Rosé wine  Lazio

Azienda Agricola Artico  Merlot 70%, Montepulciano 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%

 

Appellation: Lazio Rosato IGT Vintage wine: 2019 Size: 0.75 l Soil: Volcanic Extension of the vineyard: 2 ha Type of plant: Spurred cordon Log density per Ha: 4,000 logs per ha Average age of the vineyard: 20 years Average production per ha: 65 ql/ha Vinification and aging: The harvest is done by hand in mid-September when the Merlot grapes reach perfect ripeness while the Montepulciano and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties are harvested in advance in order to give freshness to the wine. After harvesting, the grapes are placed in boxes; it is then taken to the cellar where it undergoes soft pressing in order to obtain color without releasing tannins. After this first phase, the static decantation takes place and subsequently the slow fermentation at a controlled temperature of 15 ° C. Before being prepared for bottling, two battonage are carried out and it remains for three months on the lees. Total sulfur: 48 mg/l N. of bottles produced: 1,200