Rio Moro
Controguerra Rosso D.O.C. Riserva
| GRAPE VARIETES | Montepulciano, Cabernet, Merlot e Sangiovese |
| FIRST HARVEST | 1996 |
| VINEYARD ALTITUDE | 250 metres |
| VINEYARD ORIENTATION | South |
| SOILS PROFILE | Sandy calcareous |
| YEAR VINEYARD PLANTED | 1980/1990 |
| TRAINING SYSTEM | Spun - Trained cordon |
| HARD HARVEST PERIOD | October |
| TOTAL DRY EXTRACT | 33,65 g/l |
Vinification
| TYPE OF PRESS USED | Vaslin |
| FERMENTATION VESSEL | Steel |
| FERMENTATION TEMPERATUR | Controlled |
| FERMENTATION AND MACERATION | 15 - 18 days |
| SKIN COMPONENTS EXTRACTION PROCESS | pumpovers and punchdowns |
| MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION | Yes |
Maturation
| MATURATION CONTAINER | 25hl oak casks |
| LENGHT OF MATURATION BEFORE BOTTLING | approx. 18 months |
| LENGHTS OF BOTTLE-AGEING | approx. 8 months |
Sensory profile
Ruby red tending to garnet. A lovely herbaceous fragrance on the nose over stewed fruit and dried flowers, ending on a note of spice. The palate shows a masterful structure, with tannins already maturing beautifully, flavours of fruit preserve, and a cinnamon and nutmeg-laced end.
Serving suggestions
Stuffed rabbit al guanciale, roast duck with chestnuts, mushroom crêpes au gratin, pork chops with butter and sage.
Serving temperature 18°C. Open the bottle an hour before serving.