CROÁ 2014
COSTE DELLA SESIA / Le Pianelle
As the name partially reveals , it is made from Croatina grapes. A beautiful ruby red with dark notes, tending to purple, it combines the typical fruitiness of Croatina with a good tannic structure. Maraschino cherry, sour cherry, plum, jam of red berries and occasionally liquorice, give way to deep vanilla and green pepper. It remains fresh on the palate at all times.
We think it is the perfect complement to game dishes, such as venison and cranberry sauce.
Croatina 100%
All bunches are selected manually
Overall production: +/- 1,000 bottles per year
Natural fermentation with native yeasts for at least 3 weeks, depending on the year
Soil: reddish volcanic porphyry sand and yellowish sea sand, with acid pH, in Villa del Bosco
Altitude: 270-380 m above sea level
Ageing: 18 months in used barriques, then 6 months in bottle
Life expectancy: 15 years