Ratings
90
Identity
| Producer | Ampeleia |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | Alicante Nero, Carignano, Alicante Bouschet |
| Color | Red |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Spicy and bright red |
| Aroma | Blueberries, cranberries, lemons, pine needles, cloves and fresh flowers |
| Palate | Medium-light body, peppery, dry with bright acidity |
| Finish | Long, silky finish |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Kept for 6 months in cement tanks before bottling |
| Fermentation | Fermented with indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 200-300 m |
| Soil | Sandy volcanic soils rich in pebbles |
Interesting facts
| Bottled in a 1-liter “Unlitro” format; produced from organically farmed vineyards; aged 6 months in cement tanks |