Description
Torre Maschia Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape type: 100% Cabernet sauvignon
A grape type that originally came from France and is now grown around the world thanks to the balanced structure with which it endows the wines made from it. According to the analysis of the genome, Cabernet Sauvignon is an ancient, naturally occurring cross between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc.
In the vineyard
Production zone: the Torre Maschia estate in the CLASSIC zone, Lison-Pramaggiore
Climate: temperate and windy, with marked temperature shifts between night and day
Soil: characteristic clayey soil with strata of carbonate agglomeration at shallow depths
Altitude: 2-3 metres above sea level
Orientation of rows: North – South
Vine density: 3500-4000 vines per hectare
Training system: “Sylvoz” with 2-3 shoots per vine
Harvesting period: late September
Produzione: 90 q/Ha
At the winery
Maceration and fermentation on the skins for 10 days at a temperature of 27°C, with 2 pumpovers per day. Maturation lasting at least 6 months in cement tanks in order to achieve better stability
and final balance.
Tasting notes
Colour: brilliant ruby-red with violet reflections.
Aroma: exceptionally elegant and typical, with a clear note of raspberry.
Palate: dry, full-bodied, with vigorous tannins .
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 11 %
Food pairing
This wine goes very well with roasts, poultry, game, cold cuts and hard cheeses. Serve at a temperature of 18-20°C, in large red-wine glasses.
