Sossò Rosso DOC F.C.O. 2011...
Sossó<br />DESCRIPTION<br /><br />Born in 1989, it takes its name from the small brook 'Sossó' that rises at the foot of the hill where the grapes come from. The result of a careful selection of Merlot and<br />Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grapes - with a small amount of Pignolo - from the oldest vineyards in Rosazzo, it is the result of meticulous vinification and ageing in small<br />barrels for eighteen months. A wine of great complexity and structure, it stands out for its elegant, ripe, fruity and sweet tannins.<br /><br />TECHNICAL DATA SHEET<br />Grape variety: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso - Merlot - Pignolo<br />Denomination: D.O.C. Friuli Colli Orientali<br />Designation: Rosazzo Rosso<br />Soil type: Flysch of marls and sandstones of Eocene origin<br />Grape varieties: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso - Merlot - Pignolo<br />Training system: Guyot<br />Methods of defence: Integrated pest control with controlled environmental impact.<br />Harvest time: Merlot: end of September; Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Pignolo: beginning of October<br />Harvesting method: Manual in small crates<br />Vinification: The grapes are gently destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place with maceration at controlled temperature, in stainless steel containers and conical<br />vats. Frequent pumping over is carried out for a period of about three weeks in order to extract colour and aroma from the skins. Racking is then carried out.<br />Ageing: The wines are blended and racked into small French oak barrels where they mature for eighteen months. The bottled wine is aged in temperature-controlled rooms<br />for a further eighteen months.<br />Sensory notes:<br />Colour: deep and impenetrable ruby red with purple reflections.<br /><br />Bouquet: of considerable impact and penetration, with sweet notes of ripe fruit - primarily plum, blueberry and blackberry - and further complexity in the development with<br />hints of violet, sage and rosemary, slight but perfectly integrated suggestions of vanilla and cloves; very long and persistent, complete and complex<br /><br />Taste: very important structure immediately noticeable, solid and dense but at the same time smooth and sensual; the velvety tannins and sweet flavours are refreshed and<br />given additional impetus and length by the savoury acidity; rich and mineral finish<br /><br />Pairings: Red meats, roasts, feathered game, medium to full-flavoured cheeses.<br />Serving temperature: 17 - 18 °C<br />Alcohol (% vol): 13,50<br />
Price
€79.30
