Castello di Buttrio Mon Rouge 2011
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Ruby red in color. On the nose black cherries, raspberries and strawberries. The palate is soft and fresh. Friuli Venezia Giuliaan red easy to approach.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Varietal
Merlot, Refosco, Cabernet
Appellation
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Vineyard Designation
The vineyards of Castello di Buttrio
Aging
For 11-12 months in stainless steel tanks on the fermentation lees, kept in suspension by periodic stirring
Fermentation
The grapes are destemmed, inoculated with cultured yeasts and left in contact with the skins for 7-9 days. grape’s notes of fruit. Maceration and alcoholic fermentation are followed by malolactic fermentation.
Alcohol %
12.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Serving Temperature: 60-64° F
Vineyard Notes
Soil: Alternate layers of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin, known as “ponca” in Friuli Venezia Giuliaano Training System:Double Guyot at 5,000 vines per hectare Vineyard sites: Hillslope rows, planted on ledges for improved vineyard management.
Food Pairing Notes
It greatly pairs with charcuterie and traditional earthy Friuli Venezia Giuliaan dishes.