Climate
Mediterranean - The summers are hot and dry with cold, wet winters. The annual rainfall is about 800mm. Supplementary irrigation during summer.
Soil:
Well-drained gravel soils. Good quality grapes are harvested at full ripeness (25˚B). The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 - 28 ˚C. Alcoholic fermentation is completed within 8 days. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged for 12 months in 75% new French oak barrels.
Serving suggestion:
At 16-18˚C, with roast vegetables, semi-hard yellow cheeses, hard cheeses, charcuterie, Osso Bucco and beef fillet.
