
	PRODUCTS
	CUVÉE YL Regional red wine Regional white wine AOC PATRIMONIO White Rosé Red CUVÉE ULTIME UVE Vin Doux Naturel AOC MUSCAT DU CAP CORSE AOC Muscat du Cap Corse

AOC Patrimonio Red 2007

Geology	Place named E CROCE clay-limestone soils with bands of schist.
Method of cultivation	Traditional.
Vine variety	90 % Nielluciu and 10 % grenache
Density	4000 feet / hectare.
Yeild	40 hl / ha.
Vintage	Manual, grape selection, they should be wholesome and ripe.
Vinification	Grapes are destemmed, macerated in stainless steel tanks under the controlled temperature between 25° and 30° C for 12-15 days. Every day pumping over for an hour. Then the grapes are removed from fermentation vats and pressed. First fermentation wine and free run are mixed.
Fermentation	In stainless steel tanks, thermo regulation at 18°C, from 15 to 20 days. Primary fermentation and malolactic fermentaion take place before racking.
Maturation	12 months minimum in a stainless steel tank.
Filtration	Light filtration through filter pads before bottling.

Comments on tasting

Robe: fine dense deep ruby

Nose: fine red fruit aromas: blackcurrant and black fruits; blackberries, with a slight touch of licorice.

Mouth: rich, full of red fruit, well-structured, an elegant tannic note with a long finish.

Matching food with wine is red meats and fowl, meats in sauces as well as all kind of cheeses.

Served at ambient temperature, to be opened preferably an hour before drinking.

Can be conserved without problems for ten years, laid down horizontally in a dark place.

Should be put in carafe after long conservation.