Nutritional Values IGP Bosco

VINEYARD LOCATION: Municipality of Affile in the Gaiano area

EXPOSURE: Northeast-Southwest

SOIL TYPE: Clay-limestone

PLANTING DENSITY: 4000 vines/Ha

AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE: 60 years

GRAPE VARIETY: Cesanese d’Affile

YIELD PER HECTARE: 50 q/Ha

HARVEST PERIOD: first week of October

Vineyards: the vines, over 50 years old, are planted on predominantly clay soils, with a good percentage of limestone, rich in mineral elements; they are mostly managed with guyot and spur cordon training systems. Harvesting is done manually from the end of September to the first decade of October.

Vinification: maceration on the skins throughout the entire alcoholic fermentation process with daily manual punch-downs. Aged in steel, no filtration or clarification.

Organoleptic examination

Color: ruby red with orange reflections

Aroma: hints of pink flowers, strawberry, cherry, and plum with spicy notes of cloves and tomato leaf.

Taste: Acidity paired with silky and soft tannins with strong minerality. Medium structure, density, and good drinkability and persistence. Balance, delicacy, and complexity.

Pairings: recommended with vegetables, white and red meats, dishes with sauces or gravies.

Serving Temperature: 16-18°C.

Formats: 75cl

ANALYTICAL DATA:

Actual alcohol content: 12.77% ABV

Residual sugars: 2.49 g/L

Titratable acidity: 5.95 g/L

pH: 3.61

Dry extract: 30.04 g/L