Cacc'e Mmitte DOC - 2019
Alberto Longo's Cacc'e Mmitte di Lucera is one of the best interpretations of this type of Apulian wine, linked to the tradition and environment of the farms. It has intense, fresh and characteristic aromas of spices and berries. The sip is harmonious and round, with energy and a youthful agility The wine is elegant and complex with dark fruit notes of black cherry and brambles with hints of dark chocolate. It has a warm, rich mouthfeel, complimented with elegant dry tannins and bright acidity.
- Brand:Alberto Longo
- Region:Puglia
- Sub-Region:Foggia
- Commune/Village:Lucera
- Varietal:55% Uva di Troia, 30% Montepulciano, 15% Bombino Bianco
- Color:Red
- Alcohol:13.0%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:Italy
- How much so2 added:60 mg/l
- Climate:We are in presence of Mediterranean climate but there is good ventilation and a profitable diurnal range, ideal condition for the perfect grape ripening.
- Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
- Soil:clay soils
- Vineyard Size:7 ha
- Vine Age (year planted):1990.0
- Fermentation:Using local winery selected yeast, fermentation happens in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, preferring the prolonged contact of the skins with the must. After that, they blends the different wines. Malolactic conversion occurs naturally
- Elevage:12 months in concrete vats, then at least 6 months in the bottle
- Winemaker Name:Graziana Grassini head winemaker at Sassicaia
- Finning & Filtration:No
- Producer Website:https://albertolongo.it
- Total Production:200 cases
- Sustainable Certificates:No chemical substances used during the agriculture and vinification steps; no sulfur and no animal products used
- Sustainable Practice:Yes
