Cataldo Calabretta Ciro Rosso Superiore DOC
IT498-22
Cataldo Calabretta
Cataldo Calabretta Ciro Rosso Superiore DOC
Calabria , Italy
| Type: | General |
| Varietals: | Gaglioppo |
| Region: | Calabria , Crotone |
| Vineyard Size: | 3 ha |
| Planted: | 1995 |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Total Production: | 202 cases |
| Soil: | silt soils |
| Climate: | Mediterranean climate; very dry and long summers. It rains mostly from December to Febrary. High presence of sea winds |
| Fermentation: | Skin contact for about 4 days, fermented only wth indigenous yeast, concrete vats without temperature controlled, a couple of pumping over per day during the first 2 days. |
| Winemaker: | Cataldo Calabretta |
| Elevage: | 24 months in concrete tanks |
| ABV | 14.0% | SO2 | 25 mg/l | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
It is made with 100% Gaglioppo Alberello, from a vineyard in the hills. A wine that surprises for its elegance despite coming from a warm climate; the rich presence of tannins allow these wines to age for over 10 years. intense ruby color: the nose shows an aromatic spectrum complex, ripe red fruits on spice grounds, vanilla and balsamic notes. Of great structure, in mouth is soft, warm and well balanced
