Zizzolo rosso Bolgheri DOC Fornacelle

THE VINEYARD: Geographical position: 40-60 m above sea level, along the “Via Bolgherese”. The soil is of medium texture with the presence of skeleton.
Training system: Spurred cordon pruning
THE WINE: Zizzolo derives from the name of the vineyard of production: “Vigna allo Zizzolo”.
In the Tuscan dialect "zizzolo" stands for jujube, a spontaneous tree that grows in the Mediterranean basin.
Grapes:, 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcoholic strength: 13.5%
VINIFICATION METHOD: Vinification in purity for each individual grape. Fermentation and maceration for 12 days in steel at 26-28 ° C Aging: 6 months in second passage Allier barriques. Refinement: 6 months in the bottle.
Production: 22,000 bottles.
ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION: Color: ruby red with purple reflections. Nose: aromas of wild berries, pink pepper, vegetal and violet sensations, enriched with spices, sweet tobacco and balsamic nuances.
Taste: Fruity and vegetal correspondence, tannins of good quality tannins of good quality harmoniously integrated into a well-constructed body structure.