Description
De Coronis wine is a single blend of Merlot grapes selected from the historical vineyards of “Villa Coronis”, today knows as “Podere Corone”.
The production never exceeds 40q of grapes per hectare on a surface of 5 hectares.
This wine is produced only during the best vintages, in a very limited number of bottles.
| Year | 2017 |
| Gradation | 14,5 |
| Grapes | 100% MERLOT |
| Area of production | hilly slopes at 150m above sea level with south/south-west exposure. |
| Name of the Cru | De Coronis (Corone) |
| Type of soil | gravel, alluvial substrata. |
| Training system | spur cordon with 6/8 buds |
| Yeald per hectare | Max. 40q/ht |
| Harvest | first and second half of September. Manual selection of the grape |
| Vinification | The grapes are processed at controlled temperature between 25° and 28°c. Maceration lasts 15-18 days. |
| Ageing and affination | The wine is kept in small French oak barrels (Tonneaux) for 16 months, were MLF takes place. Once bottled the wine undertakes at least 7/9 months in our thermo ventilated cellar. |
| Colour | vibrant ruby red |
| Nose | red mature fruits with vivid notes of plum, violet, dark spices and ripe black cherries. |
| Taste | fresh and round with moderate tannins. Well balance with a silky finish. |
| Best with | game meat, filled pasta with rich sauces, wild boar stew, mature Pecorino cheese |
