Le Silve

Vineyards

Growing area: the Marche, province of Ancona.

Location: in the Rosso Conero zone, near the Monte Conero promontory, on the Marche coast of the Adriatic sea.

Age: 8-30 years.

Soils: the soils derive from limestone-marl rocks interspersed with zones of dark red earth, clay and Plio-Pleistocene era rock near the promontory.

Aspect and elevation: near the sea, largely in positions protected from the cold north winds, at 100-250 m.

Varieties and growing practices

Grapes: 100% Montepulciano

Training system: guyot, double guyot, and spurred cordon.

Vineyard density: 2.500-4.000 viness per hectare.

Yield: 9-10 t. of grapes.

Vinification

Harvest: hand-picked and by machine.

Vinification: an innovative wine, produced with pre-fermentation cold maceration, then controlled-temperature fermentation, followed by early racking “a dolce” (with residual sugar).

Maturation: partly in wood, partly in cement vats for about 7 months.

Tasting notes

Appearance: deep ruby red with purple highlights.

Bouquet: bright cherry and wild red berry fruit, particularly raspberry and strawberry, with floral notes of violets.

Palate: velvety texture, well balanced, with a vibrant crispness.

Alcohol

13,00% vol.

Cellaring

It can already be enjoyed in the year following harvest. Its obvious youthful qualities best suit it to be enjoyed during its first 2 years, but it will give considerable pleasure even after that.

Serving suggestions

This Rosso Conero is a red that breaks the rules, since it is designed top air well with substantial fish dishes: grilled fish, stews and dried cod. Wonderful in the summer, chilled just slightly, accompanying meals of cold cuts or lighter meats.

Serving temperature

16° C.

INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE LONDON 2007-08

INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION LONDON2007-08

CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN BORDEAUX 2007

JAPAN WINE CHALLENGE 2007

CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES 2007