Calabretta Piedefranco Red Wine 2021

Calabretta Piedefranco Red Wine 2021

Calabretta Piedefranco 2021 is the winery’s new flagship, resulting from a rigorous process of mass selection and exclusive use of the Piedefranco grape variety, grown in a particular area of the vineyard considered extraordinary for its quality.

Vineyard Characteristics:

• Soil: The soil is volcanic sandy in nature, characterized by a rich presence of stones.
• Extent: The vineyard covers an area of 0.3 hectares.
• Planting Type: The vines are espalier-grown.
• Density of Plants: The density of vines per hectare is 6,250, ensuring a controlled and high-quality yield.
• Average Age of Vines: The vines have an average age of 15 years.
• Average Production: The average production per hectare is 25 hectoliters.

Vinification and Aging Process:

• Vinification: Grapes are destemmed and crushed, then spontaneously fermented with prolonged maceration on the skins for 5 days in stainless steel tanks. During this process, frequent pumping over and fulling are carried out to best extract the desired components.
• Aging: After fermentation, the wine is aged in used barrels for a period of 10 months, adding complexity and depth to the final product.
• Total Sulfur: The total sulfur level is 40 mg/l.
• Limited Production: Only 720 bottles of this wine were produced, giving an exclusive and unique character to each bottle.

Calabretta Piedefranco Vino Rosso 2021 embodies the essence of winemaking tradition, offering an authentic expression of the land and an unforgettable sensory experience for lovers of quality wine.