Description
Torre Maschia Malbek
Grape type: 100% Malbek
A grape with tremendous potential, it has excellent persistence and a succulent fruitiness.
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 11 days at a temperature of 30°C, with 2 pumpovers per day for 7 days only. Fermentation completed on the skins. Maturation in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting notes
Colour: bright ruby-red with refined garnet edges.
Aroma: distinct and intense fruit notes, accompanied by hints of tobacco and spice.
Palate: aristocratic and graceful, perfectly balanced.
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 11 %
Food pairing
A perfect match for oven-baked turbot, and a wonderful accompaniment to red meats, white-meat poultry and game. Serve at a temperature of 18°C.