Brutal! 2019

Italy, Puglia, Foggia
Bottle
Identity
Producer Valentina Passalacqua
Vol 0.75
Classification Natural wine, biodynamic certified
Grapes 100% Nero di Troia
Color red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Orange
Aroma Exotic fruits, Mediterranean herbs, floral and honeycomb notes, with a subtle tannic character
Palate Fresh and vibrant with good mouth weight, tangy green apple, pineapple flavors, balanced tannins, and a pleasant texture
Finish An intense finish of ripe red fruit, full and persistent palate, rustic but easy to drink.
Food Pairing Seafood, grilled vegetables, light salads, Mediterranean herbs dishes, white meats
Aging Potential 3 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
Natural Yes
Total Acidity 6.83
pH 3.3
Aging Process Aged 8 months in stainless steel tanks without fining, filtration, or sulfur addition.
Fermentation Native fermentation in open-top stainless steel vats, 100% whole-cluster, 8 days skin contact.
Terroir
Altitude (m) 235
Soil Kimmeridgian calcaire over limestone
Vine Age 12-18 years
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Hand-harvested fruit, whole-cluster fermentation in open-top vats.
Interesting facts
2019 marks the inaugural offering of the exclusive ‘Brutal!’ bottling by Valentina Passalacqua, invited to join the ‘Brutal!’ winemaker club. The wine is experimental, unique, and made without any additions or removals (0/0).
Logistics
Barcode 727760517523
Cork natural cork