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Masqito Gold - Colli Cerentino

Aglianico del Vulture DOC - Colli Cerentino

CHF65.00

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Only the choice grapes have been used of the vineyards in the north of Basilicata in Maschito (Pz) in the age up to 80 years. The grapes are harvested rigorously by hand in the first and second week of November.

The alcoholic fermentation follows takes place inside 500-liter wooden barrels for 25/30 days. The wine obtained is poured into French oak barrels with new woods, for a period that varies normally, from 24 to 36 months.

The wine is bottled and before being sold it is kept in the cellars for about 12 months. he variety of its aroma is appreciated thanks to the high integrity of tasting and smelling, in added the quality and balance of the wooden spices released by the oak turn the wine a very valuable end product.

Winery Colli Cerentino

Bottle Size 0.75l

Type Red

Grapes Aglianico del Vulture

Region Basilicata

Vintage 2012

Alcohol 14.5%

Serve at 18°C

Decanter 45 min

Food pairing roasted meat, lamb, game and hard cheese

Fermentation The alcoholic fermentation is performed in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 27 degree. The resulting wine is filled in other stainless steel tanks and rests for 48 hours

Ageing Process The wine is stored in French oak barrels 80 percent new and 20 percent of their second passage, for a period of 12 to 24 months

Bottle Ageing 12 months

Vine Training vineyards bred back to low density

Yeld per Hectar 4'000 kg

Soil Structure volcanic, with deep substrate of volcanic tuff

Altitude 500 masl