Casale Madonna Grande

Region: Molise
Year: 2017
Grape variety: 100% Montepulciano red
Properties: Organic wine produced by vinification in purity of Montepulciano Rosso grapes
Denomination: Molise Rosso D.O.P.
Training system: Espalier 3000 plants / h, for a perfect exploitation of the local climate
Alcohol: 13.5% Vol
Harvest: rather late with mechanized harvesting to optimize the choice of harvest day based on perfect grape
ripeness, around the second decade of October
Aging: Potential 8 - 10 years
Format: 75 Cl
Serving temperature: 16/18 ° C
It is advisable to decant the wine at least 1 hour before consumption and let it breathe
Vinification: the fresh must is transferred from a hopper into stainless steel fermentation tanks at controlled
temperature where it remains in contact with the skins until the end of the first fermentation (20 days) during
which the cap is daily wet by pumping over. At the end of the primary fermentation, the wine is separated from
the skins and after crushing with a soft press it is put back into stainless steel barrels in which it remains until
the completion of the malolactic fermentation
Appearance: Ruby red with purple nuances tending to garnet if is aged
Gastronomic pairing: First courses with meat and vegetable sauces, grilled or stewed red meats, braised
meats, game from feather