VINEYARD: 5 Ha located in the southern part of the Bolgheri Doc appellation, right bifore the sea-side. Guyot-training system, 28 year old vines , 6.000 plants x Ha. The topsoil is red clay rich in iron over a block of volcanic chalk [Tufo]. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot.
WINEMAKING: Grapes are handpicked and fermented into red wine in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with ambient yeasts; maceration last for 2 weeks. The wine ages for 12 months in French oak tonneaux prior to release.
| APPELLATION |
Bolgheri Rosso Doc |
| VINTAGE |
1999 |
| GRAPE COMPOSITION |
100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| TYPE |
Red / Dry |
| VINEYARD | 6 Ha located in the southern part of the Bolgheri Doc appellation, coastal Tuscany. Guyot-training system, 28 year old vines, 5.000 plants x Ha. |
| SOIL |
The topsoil is red clay rich in iron over a block of volcanic chalk [Tufo]. |
| ALCOHOL |
13% |
| PRODUCTION |
75.000 bottles |
AWARDS |
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| TASTING NOTES |
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| WINE MAKING |
Grapes are handpicked and fermented into red wine in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature with ambient yeasts; maceration last for 2 weeks. The wine ages for 12 months in French oak tonneaux prior to release. |
| FOOD MATCH |
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| Producer Home page: |
La Cipriana |
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| WINE REGION: |
 Tuscany |
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Tue, Mar 24, 2009
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