On
the highest part of the Caseo Estate, one of the sunniest,
is located a vast vineyard of Croatina grapes, whose full
lenght and more is bordered by thick thorn bushes. In September
when the thorn bushes are in full bloom with big, ripe blackberries,
it seems as if there is an indescribable match between beauty
and opulence of the two neighbouring fruits and the thorn
bushes look as if they are a natural extension of the vineyard.
This is the reason why we have named this superb wine Bonarda,
made from the Croatina grapes from this vineyard, "Costa
delle More" (Blackberry Hill).
| THE GRAPES:
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100%
Croatina
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| THE VINEYARDS:
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it is located
on a hill sloping down from 450 to 350 metres in elevation.
It is trained with the guyot and cordon systems. The
soil is calcareous, approximately 30 cm deep, based
on a marl (clay) layer. It has an optimal exposure
to the sun, with a temperature range of 15-17 degrees
day/night.
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| THE FERMENTATION:
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overripe
grapes are harvested manually at the end of October
and are "vinified in red" with a long contact
of the juice with the skins.
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| THE MATURATION:
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12 months
in stainless steel vats. The wine rests for 2 more
months in the bottle before its sale.
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| THE WINE:
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on the eye
it has a ruby-red colour with violaceous hues. On
the nose it has morel, blackberry and plum aromas;
it is broad and rather persistent. On the palate it
is round, soft, slightly tannic, ready to drink.
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| ANALYTICAL DATA:
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alcohol
13,00%; total acidity 6,10; ph 3,30; sugar 9.00 gr/l;
dry extracts 27,5 gr/l.
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| STORAGE:
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2 - 3 years
in bottles stored on their side in a fresh and dark
place.
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| FOOD COMBINATION:
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served at
16°- 17°, it is ideal with cold meats and
salami, filled pasta and boiled meats.
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THE
TRADITION
AND THE SCIENCE
OF WINE |
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Costa delle More |
Oltrepó Pavese Bonarda
D.O.C. |
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