Coldoro ’05

Coldoro 2005 IGT Toscana Rosso

Soil composition: mixed marl with excellent drainage
Average altitude: 250 metres above sea level
Density of vines per hectare: 5.000
Growth system: cordone monolaterale
Grape varietal: Merlot
Harvest: Selected grapes are picked by hand and placed in small crates with holes for ventilation. They are unloaded directly into the de-stemmer and fall gently into the vats thanks to the cellar design, exploiting the force of gravity.
Vinification: Intense extraction in contact with the marcs with frequent pump-overs during the initial fermentation. Great attention is paid to temperature control and the temperature never exceeds 27°C and is allowed to descend gradually before the separation of the wine and the marcs.
Aging in wood: 12 months in French oak barriques
Bottle aging: at least 6 months

Organoleptic analysis:

Color: deep and intense ruby red with violet shades, limpid
Bouquet: intense and fruity, light green pepper aromas with notes of wood
Taste: soft and persuasive with dry and sweet tannins

Alcohol by volume %: 13,50% vol.
Total acidity: 5,55 g/l
Total dry extract: 29,35 g/l