MOSAICO - DOC Bolgheri

GRAPE VARIETIES	85% MERLOT - 15% SYRAH
Characteristics of the territory
VINEYARD LOCATION	Bolgheri (Livorno)
EXPOSURE	South - South-west
YEAR PLANTED	1995 and 2000
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOIL	Clay soils tend to be deep with layers of gravel that make perfectly draining soil
TRAINING SYSTEM	Cordon spur
DENSITY OF PLANT	6.500 plants/hectare
Wine making and ageing
YIELD PER HECTARE	6000 kg per hectare
FERMENTATION CONTAINERS	steel tanks
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE	26/28° C.
FERMENTATION TIME	22 days conducted with naturally occurring yeasts on the grapes
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION	spontaneously during aging
AGEING	at least 12 months in oak barrels of 2° - 3° step
AGEING IN BOTTLE	6 months
Tasting notes
NOTE The Mosaic expressed in our understanding of the potential nell'areale Merlot Bolgheri, the color is deep ruby red, typical nose of cassis notes, blackcurrant and ripe red fruit are enhanced by notes of cinnamon, coffee and tobacco that contribute to its aromatic elegance and breadth, the mouth is juicy, sweet and well-polished tannins supported by a long and juicy.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE	16° C.