The Aleatico is a traditional grape variety from the hills along Lake Corbara. It has an ancient and mystic Etruscan origin. Based on in-depth research of the particular organoleptic evolutionary notes of some ancient bottles of our red production, in 2000, we were inspired with the idea of planting an experimental vineyard of Aleatico grapes. After a careful clonal selection, in full respect of the traditional slips, in 2002, we planted this wonderful vineyard, on the highest hill with a planting system that tends to rise the ventilation of the vineyard. The berries are bright red, thick and with fragrant pulp. They slowly dry up on the vine during the windy days of September. With ageing it acquires an extraordinary complexity and a sweet and intense perfume.

Vineyard extension:about 1,5 ha
Exposure:North-Est
Altitude:200-300 above sea level
Soil:Sedimentary, with the presence of marine fossils, pebbles and calcareous agglomerations
Training system:Double Guyot
Planting density:4500 plants per hectare
Yield per hectare:about 30 quintals
Harvest:Manual
Harvest period:September
Fermentation:With autochthonous yeasts, in steel for 20 days
Malolactic Fermentation:Spontaneous, with indigenous bacteria
Fermentation temperature:25-30 °C
Agriculture:Biodynamic inspired. In our vineyards we do not use herbicides. We don't use pesticides. The fertilizations are carried out with biodynamic preparations, shredded pruning and green manure of grasses and legumes.
Age of vines:30 years
Color:Intense ruby-red
Scent:Fruity, hints of red berries and confit
Taste:Full, warm and harmonious. With persistent tannins that mitigates the sweetness, fine and elegant
Pairing:It can be accompanied with pastry and with jam and nuts crostatas. Fantastic after any meal itself, with chocolate, cigars and pipe
Serving temperature:12-14 °C