Felciaino
Felciaino has an outstanding structure able to evolve gradually and continue to refine itself in the cellar, especially it’s aromatic qualities.
Appellation: Bolgheri Rosso DOC
Type: Red, dry
Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Color: Deep ruby red
Bouquet: Rich, dark fruits, hints of vanilla and spices.
Taste: Rich with dark fruit and smooth on the palate with complex notes of spices, dark chocolate, and vanilla.
Food Pairings: Enjoy with a juicy steak, Asian-style pork chops, or lamb chops with creamy roasted garlic aioli on the side. Other dishes that pair well include beef stew, red meat, roast lamb, and spaghetti meatballs in a tomato sauce.
Serving Temperature: 18º C (65º F)
All the fruit is from the single Felciaino vineyard: Part planted in 1986, part in 2001.
Training System: Horizontal spurred cordon, arched cane.
Vine age: 21 to 36 years.
Soil: Alluvial calcareous deposit.
Yield: 1,000 gr per vine.
Harvest: First 10-days of September for the Merlot, the middle of September for the Sangiovese, and the beginning of October for the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel with native yeasts.
Aging: Minimum 12 months in used French oak barrels.
Production: 25.000 Bottles per year (0.75 litres).