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Dracone Riserva - Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot

 It is produced only in the best years with a very careful manual harvest of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grapes under organic regime. A wine that demonstrates all the potential of the Bordeaux blend in our territory of notable structure, complexity and elegance. Suitable for a long aged in bottle, from 10 to 15 years and more.
 Pairings: grilled red meats, game dishes, braised meats

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Dracone Riserva - Merlot, Cabernet Franc

PriceFrom €32.00
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  • VINIFICATION METHOD

    The grapes are vinified through medium-long maceration at a controlled temperature, with daily pumping over.
    The wine is aged for at least 24 months in 500-litre oak barrels of first, second and third passage.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOIL AND VINEYARD

    Our Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot vineyards were planted from 2003 to 2006 for a total of approximately 7 hectares.
    The soils are characterised by a medium texture with a prevalence of clay with sand and silt.
    The grapes come from the Farnè, Poggio and Quercia estate in the hills of San Pietro di Ozzano Emilia in the province of Bologna in the Doc area
    Colli d'Imola at an altitude that varies between 80 and 170 m above sea level
    The orientation of the rows varies depending on the plots with a prevalence of north-south.
    The favorable microclimate allows us to obtain quality grapes and full-bodied wines characterized by high acidity and freshness.

    DATA SHEET

    Full Name: Dracone Riserva

    Name: Colli d'Imola Rosso DOP

    Grape variety: 45% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot

    Plant density: 5500/ha

    Training system: Spurred cordon

    Annual production: 6,600 bottles

    Alcohol Content: 14% VOL

    Visual examination: Bright and concentrated ruby red colour

    Olfactory Examination: Hints of jam, red fruit, berries, currant, tobacco and black pepper

    Tasting Analysis: Round, balanced and persistent taste. Smooth tannins, spicy and mineral finish

    Serving temperature: 18°C

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