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Lacrima di Croatina IGT
Raisin wine made from Croatina grapes.
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grapesmono-crop croatina.
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vinesthe grapes come from vineyards planted quite recently. Guyot training, 2.50m between rows, 1m between vine stocks. 16-18 buds per vine. Sandy-clay soil with a good distribution of organic matter. The vineyards are mown and mulched. The antiparasitic treatments with low environmental impact are carried out only when the seasonal weather conditions require it. The vines are thinned after flowering.
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yield20 q hectare.
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harvestthe grapes are picked by hand at the end of October, following raisining on the vine.
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alcohol14% vol.
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vinificationin steel vats. On the skins for 6-7 days.
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ageingin steel vats for 4-5 months, then in the bottle for at least 60 days.
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characteristicsin the glass it is clear with an intense ruby red hue. The bouquet is intense, complex, fine. There are floral notes and hints of ripe red fruits and sweet spices. On the palate it is medium-dry, warm and soft. There are notes of ripe red fruits mingling with the varietal tannins. Good persistence.
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serving temperature16-18°C.
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food pairingthis is a wine for mediation, but it also goes well with mature cheeses, chocolate and pastries.
