VINIFICATION METHOD
The grapes are vinified through a medium-long maceration at a controlled temperature with frequent pumping over.
daily.
The wine is refined for at least 18 months, partly in steel tanks and partly, approximately 25%, in 500-litre oak barrels of second and third passage.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SOIL AND VINEYARD
The Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot vineyards were planted from 2003 until 2006 in medium-textured soils with a prevalence of clay with sand and silt.
The grapes come from the Farnè, Poggio and Quercia estates 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 favourable microclimate, characterised by a high temperature range between day and night even in the summer period, allows us to obtain high quality grapes and full-bodied wines characterised by high
acidity and therefore freshness.
DATA SHEET
Full Name: Dracone
Name: Colli d'Imola Rosso DOP
Grape variety: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
Plant density: 5500/ha
Training system: Spurred cordon
Annual production: 13,200 bottles - 200 magnums
Alcohol Content: 13.5% VOL
Visual examination: Ruby red colour of medium transparency
Olfactory Examination: Hints of jam, red fruit, berries, currant, tobacco and black pepper
Tasting Analysis: Round, balanced and persistent. Firm but soft tannins.
Serving temperature: 18°C
