Merk: Vini d'annata

Sossó

DESCRIPTION

Created in 1989, this wine is named after the Sossó stream, which runs at the foot of the hill where the grapes grow. Made with carefully selected and oldest vines of Merlot and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grapes, together with a small percentage of Pignolo, from Rosazzo. Sossò is the result of skilful vinification and barrique maturation that lasts for 18 months. A supremely complex and well-structured wine, it stands out for its elegant, ripe, sweet, fruity tannins.

WINE PROFILE
Variety:
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso - Merlot - Pignolo

Denomination:
D.O.C. Colli Orientali del Friuli

Designated zone:
Rosazzo rosso riserva

Soil type:
Marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin

Grape:
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Merlot and Pignolo

Vine training system:
Guyot

Pest control:
Low environmental impact integrated pest management

Harvest period:
Merlot: late September; Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Pignolo: early October

Harvest method:
Manual

Vinification:
The grapes are carefully destemmed and the fruit are then crushed. Fermentation is carried out with maceration in temperature controlled stainless steel containers and in oak casks. The juice is pumped over the cap frequently for about three weeks, in order to extract colour and aroma compounds from the skins. The wine is then racked.

Ageing:
The wines are blended and racked into barriques, where they mature for 18 months. The bottled wine is aged in temperature-controlled binning cellars for other 18 months.

Sensory characteristics:
Appearance:
very intense, almost impenetrable ruby red.

Nose:
rich, elegnt, with many dimensions; predominant sweet sensations; notes of vanilla, integrated with red fruit aromas; hints of white pepper.

Palate:
structured, elegant, well-balanced; sweet tannins perfectly integrated with lively acidity; sensations of cherry, balsamic notes, pistachio nut and sweet spice.


Serving suggestions:
Red meats, roasts, feathered game and mature or moderately mature cheeses.

Serving temperature:
17 - 18 °C

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