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Azienda Agricola La Berta - Malvasia Passito "Infavato"

Region: Emilia Romagna
Production Area: Brisighella (Ravenna)
Appellation: Sangiovese di Romagna DOC
Vintage: 2006
Varietal Blend: 100% Sangiovese
Vineyard: Southwestern exposure 950 feet a.s.l. planted in 1930.
Training system: Spurred cordon
Vineyard Density: 6.200 per hectare
Harvest: September 2006
Vinification: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with a 10 day maceration
Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels plus 3 months in the bottle.
Bottling: May 25, 2006
Production: 12.000 bottles.
Alcohol: 13.00% vol

Tasting Notes: Powerful Sangiovese with great structure, aromas of vanilla, oak and rich, smooth, black fruit flavors wrapped in tobacco, chocolate and spice, pepper, blueberries

 

Food Pairings: Red meat, cheese, and of course pasta with red sauce