This is an Amarone/Appassimento style wine. The grapes are hand-picked and laid onto racks to semi-dry. The length of drying timevaries each year and is influenced by the ripeness of the grape, theambient heat and humidity and the flavour on tasting. The dryingprocess intensifies the flavours whilst maintaining the structure andnatural acids of the grape. Wild ferment, open vats, hand plungeddaily.
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Colour: Deep red
Nose: Ripe blackberry, raspberry and blueberry notes are complimented by pepper, spice and mineral notes, with slight hints of oak and smoked meats.
Palate: A soft and generous mouthfeel, featuring pepper, spice and creamy vanilla with smooth blackberry, raspberry, and dark plum flavours. Gentle velvety tannin structure with a lovely savoury finish.
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