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Nzù Nero Buono

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Nzù Nero Buono

NZÙ in the local dialect means “together.” It is made from the native, autochthonous varietal Nero Buono. This wine is made using natural fermentation, native yeasts and aged in terracotta amphorae. NZÙ is a straight line which connects the certainty and vigor of the past with a sustainable antico futuro.

Appellation: Nero Buono Lazio IGT

Style: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Nero Buono.

Biodynamic Agriculture

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:
Color: Deep ruby red.
Bouquet: Aromas of red fruit and spices.
Taste: Dry red-fruit flavor, with firm, dry tannins, and a lively volcanic minerality, and a delicious bitter bite on the finish.
Serving Temperature: 12-15º C  (55-60° F).
Food Pairing: Pair with roasted or grilled meats, robust vegetarian dishes and casseroles, and aged cheeses.
 

Vinyard Notes:
Soil: Volcanic Tufo
Training System: Espalier
Density: 4,500 vines/ha

Winemaking Notes:
Harvest: The end of September.
Vinification: Maceration and fermentation in terracotta amphorae. Because this is a natural process the period varies.
Aging: The wine ages in 450 and 700 liter terracotta amphorae. The wine itself determines when it has aged long enough.