Esino Rosso DOP
Rosolaccio
Esino Rosso DOP
Name
Rosolaccio
Designation
Esino Rosso DOP
Grapes
Montepulciano 40%, Sangiovese 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon e Merlot 30%
TASTING
Colour
intense ruby red colour with garnet-like shades
Fragrance
wide fruity and floral bouquet with spicy notes
Flavour
well-balanced, strong and full-bodied with elegant tannins and velvety texture
Serving suggestions
it perfectly matches sapid first courses and both white and red meats
Serving temperature
16°/18° C
REGION AND CLIMATE
Place of production
proprietary cellar, on the hills of the Jesi Castles (San Paolo di Jesi), in the Marche region
Vineyard surface
2.50 Ha
Altitude
250 meters above sea level
Exposure
South-East
Soil texture
clayey medium-bodied
Plants per Ha
3.000
Vine training system
spurred cordon
Year of plantation
2000
WINE MAKING AND FINING
Yield per Ha
80/90 quintals
Harvesting period
last decade of September, first decade of October
Harvesting method
by hand, in crates, according to the typology
Pressing
soft
Fermentation
steel
Fermentation temperature
controlled at 20°/25° C
Fermentation length
around 20-25 days
Malolactic fermentation
yes
Fining
in barrique for 6-8 months
Ageing in bottle
4 months
Production
ripe grapes are harvested by hand, only selecting the best clusters and are immediately after processed, distemmed and softly pressed. Fermentation takes place in small thermo-conditioned tanks with daily punching down the cap. Maceration lasts around 20-25 days