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To Crasì: this name comes from the ancient language “Grecanico” still used in the small village of the Calabrese Ionic coast, it means The Wine.

Production characteristics

appellation I.G.T.
wine type red
grape Calabrese 60% - Cabernet Sauvignon 20% - Merlot 20%
vineyard location Reggio Calabria
exposure sunny
altitude 200/300 mt. s.l.m.
soil medium clayey
training method
sapling, espalier
vineyard density 4000 plants per hectare
vineyard year 1992-1997
Yeld/ha 100 q.al
period of harvest first ten days of October
harvest method manual
vinification The maceration is made in stainless steel barrel of 150 hl per 12 days at 28°
ageing in oak barrel per 6 months
released end of February
ageing potential 4-6 years
bottle european bordolese conic
alchol level 13,50% vol.
Serving Temperature 18-20° C

Description

colour ruby deep with violet highlights
fragrance consisting, intense, with aroma of red fruits, strawberries, black barries.
Spicy highlights remembering cinnamon, clove.
taste full body, soft and sweet tannins, persistent

serving suggestion red meat, seasoned cheeses