CABERNET FRANC DOC COLLIO - LIVON

GENERAL DATA:
Vineyard: located in the municipality of Dolegna del Collio.

Kind of ground: Marl and Clay.

Grape: Cabernet Franc

Type of cultivation: Cordon trained.

VINIFICATION AND REFINING:
The grapes are harvested by hand using boxes, gentle destemming followed by a fermentation at a controlled temperature of 23°C on the skins for eighteen days. 30% of fermentation takes place in Allier barriques, 70% in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C.
At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled.
There follows a further long period of refining in the bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Intense red ruby color, with violet edges, it has a characteristic herbaceous aroma, intense, penetrating, with a long finish. Full-bodied, harmonic and distinct.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Drink with: excellent with roast poultry and game, or grilled red-meat.

Longevity: 4-6 years.

Serve at: 16-18°C.