Identity
| Producer | Terresacre |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Tintilia |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | ruby red with violet reflections |
| Aroma | Intense and pleasant perfume with notes of ripe red fruits, cherries, forest floor, spices, balsamic hints, and Mediterranean scrub. |
| Palate | Harmonious and soft taste, warm and enveloping with flavors of red fruits, licorice, fresh finish, and soft tannins. |
| Finish | Fresh finish with soft tannins and a touch of aromatic herbs, leaving a pleasant and lasting sensation. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with pecorino cheese, typical Molise cold cuts such as sfarricciotto and sagicciotto, cavatelli with meat sauce, pork with peppers, torcinelli, aged cheeses, game, and red meats. |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential, especially for versions aged in oak barrels. |
| Serving Glassware | Large red wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with maceration for at least three weeks; some versions aged 12 months in selected French oak barriques. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks with maceration of at least three weeks. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 270 m |
| Soil | mountainous and clay-limestone soils typical of Molise |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are harvested in crates between late September and early October, with destemming and crushing before fermentation. |
Interesting facts
| Tintilia is an ancient indigenous grape variety of Molise, dating back to the Bourbon period in the 18th century. Terresacre winery is known for meticulous grape selection and traditional winemaking methods combined with innovation. |