Rivarossa IGT Venezia Giulia
Azienda Agricola Mario Schiopetto s.s. · Friaul-Julisch Venetien · Rot
APPELLATION: IGT Rosso Venezia Giulia
GRAPES: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc
FIRST PRODUCTION: 1978
PRODUCTION NOTES
SOIL: Mostly clay soils of oceanic origin
TRAINING: "Cordone speronato"/Cordon Spur & Guyot
HARVEST TIME: During the first decade of October
YIELD PER HECTAR: 35-40 Hl/Hectare
FERMENTATION: 10-12 days in large wooden vats
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 25-30° C
REFINEMENT: In Oak barrels of 225 and 500 litre for 15 months
FINING IN BOTTLE: 4 months in bottle
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR: Deep ruby red colour
AROMA: Intense perfume, persistent, warm and with a light spicy and vanilla note; little red fruits and vegetable signs, typical of varietals.
PALATE: To the palate it catches a sensation of warmth and roundness making the wine full-bodied; notes of chocolate and liquorice, with a refreshing acidity
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18° C
FOOD MATCHINGS: Ideal for second dishes white meat and game based and game; the elegance and the acidity makes a perfect contrast with dishes of octopus.