Roccaviva

Moncaro: Rosso Piceno DOC Superiore

Vineyard region: Marche region, province of Ascoli Piceno.

Location of the vines: in the area of the vintage Rosso Piceno Superior.

Grapes: Montepulciano 70% and Sangiovese 30%.

System of growing: Double upside down and spurred row.

Planting density: 1700-3500 plants per hectare.

Yield per hectare: 8000-9000 Kg. of grapes.

Age of the vines: 8-3- Years.

Soil: Average mix, tending towards limestone.

Exposure and altitude: hill areas sloping down to the sea, with average altitude of 150-350 metresabove sea level.

Alcohol gradation: 13% of the volume.

Winemaking: In fermentation tanks, with prolonged maceration of the grape pulp, followed byrefinement for a year in oak barrels. The maturation in bottles lasts for a year.

Tasting notes: Intense ruby red colour with maroon tints, flowery bouquet, broad and airy, with hints ofspices. Taste, tart, gentle but solid, with hints of fruity scents and dried red flowers.

Preservation: should be consumed at least two years following harvesting.

No. of awards: Five