Grapes: Sangiovese
It is produced only in the best years with a very careful manual harvest of organic Sangiovese grapes. A Sangiovese Riserva without compromises, enhanced by a very favorable terroir, of notable structure and complexity that expresses its best qualities after a long maturation in the bottle.
Pairings: grilled red meat, game dishes, braised meats
Le Armi - Sangiovese Riserva ORGANIC
VINIFICATION METHOD
The grapes are vinified at a controlled temperature inside stainless steel tanks with temperature maceration techniques
controlled. Subsequently, maceration is carried out
post-fermentation on the skins.
Finally it is transferred to 500-litre oak barrels for refinement for between 24 and 30 months.CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOIL AND VINEYARD
Our Sangiovese vineyards were planted in 2005 and 2006 on an area of approximately 5 hectares.
The soils are medium textured with a prevalence of clay with sand and silt.
The grapes come from the Quercia estate in the hills of San Pietro di Ozzano in the Colli d'Imola DOC area in the province of Bologna.
an altitude of 170 m above sea level. The orientation of the rows is north-south.
The favorable microclimate, characterized by a high temperature range between day and night even in the summer, allows us to obtain quality grapes and full-bodied wines characterized by high acidity and freshness.DATA SHEET
Full Name: The Weapons
Denomination: Romagna Sangiovese Riserva
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Plant density: 5500/ha
Training system: Spurred cordon
Annual production: 5,800 bottles - 300 magnums
Alcohol Content: 15% VOL
Visual examination: Impenetrable ruby red color
Olfactory Examination: Notes of cherry jam, plums, floral notes, sweet spices and chocolate
Tasting Examination: Freshness and sapidity, good persistence, smooth tannins with a long and fruity finish
Serving temperature: 18°C