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Sangiovese 2012

Romagna D.O.C. Sangiovese (V.Q.P.R.D.)

Our flagship red wine, of ancient and noble renown. Ruby-red in colour with purplish reflections; its distinctive hints of violet petals, red currant and cherries are pleasantly delicate. On the palate it is dry, fine, harmonic and moderately tannic. To be served at 18 °C especially with tasty pasta dishes such as the traditional baked lasagne and the Bolognese-style tagliatelle.


AppellationRomagna D.O.C. Sangiovese (V.Q.P.R.D.)
Alcohol by volume12,5 % vol
Number of bottles produced20000
Production area and municipalityMerlotta estate in Imola
Exposure and height a.s.l.South-South/East, 150 m alt
Soil typeclayey
GrapesSangiovese 100% (various clones)
Training systemguyot
Planting density4,166 plants per hectare
Age of plants14 years
Yield80 hl/ha
Harvest periodearly October
Wine-making techniquegrapes are crushed and de-stemmed, then maceration and fermentation take place with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks for 10 days at 30 °C. The must is pumped over three times a day to fully extract polyphenols from the skin cells. Malolactic fermentation is followed by stabilization carried out through refrigeration, and after bottling the wine is matured for a further 60 days.
Colourruby red with violet reflections
Aromadelicate and typical hints of violet, red currants and cherries
Tastedry, fine, harmonic and moderately tannic
Food matchingelaborate pasta dishes like Bolognese-style tagliatelle,meat dishes, or simply for meditational purposes
Serving temperature18 °C
Awards80/100 "Top 500 italian wine producers 2009" Luca Maroni guidebook
83/100 "Top 500 italian wine producers 2010" Luca Maroni guidebook
84/100 "Top 500 italian wine producers 2011" Luca Maroni guidebook
82/100 "Top 500 italian wine producers 2012" Luca Maroni guidebook
79/100 "DUEMILAVINI 2012" AIS guidebook
79/100 "BIBENDA 2013" AIS guidebook
83/100 "Top 500 italian wine producers 2013" Luca Maroni guidebook
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