60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot
Colle Calvario
Riserva Valcalepio Doc Rosso
The cru of our wine estate is within the only ‘MeGA’ subdivision (additional geographical mention) in the Valcalepio, and originates from vines growing on Colle Calvario that are over 40 years. An intense, structured, long ageing wine.
Available in the following sizes:
Bottle 0,75 lt | Magnum 1,5 lt | Jéroboam 3 lt
Marly limestone soils facing south to south-east at altitudes of 300 - 350 metres a.s.l.. Plant density of 5,500 vines per hectare, espalier training system with low spurred cordon pruning, 1 kg yield per plant, manual harvesting in boxes.
Traditional destemming, temperature-controlled fermentation at 26-28°C in stainless steel tanks, maceration for up to 90 days with initial pump-overs and punch-downs. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Maturation for 12 months in French oak barriques of first passage, assemblage, bottling, then resting in glass for 5-7 months.
2019 Vintage