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| Author: | meljones [ Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Moncaro 2010 Rosso Piceno Superiore, Marche 4.99 Waitrose |
60% Montepulciano and 40% Sangiovese from the DOC Rosso Piceno Superiore area. Vines are 8 - 30 years old, planted on clay and sand at an altitude of 150 - 350m and a density of 1,700 - 3,500vines/ha. The grapes enjoyed a cold maceration and were fermented with selected yeast at a controlled temperature partly in cement and partly in steel tanks. Matured in a combination of oak barrels, cement and steel. Winemaker Giuliano D’Ignazi, with consultant Riccardo Cotarella. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Alc 12.5%, TA 5.1g/l, pH 3.55, RS 5.0g/l. Waitrose Wine Direct and 258 branches. Quite a pink, confected nose. Spicy, fruity and dark. Easy and a very fair price. Pizza wine. 06/10/11 |
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