Casafranca
Grape variety: 50-70% Indigenous grapes of Montefalco, 20-30% Sangiovese, 10-20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Altitude: 300/450 meters above sea level
Exposure: North-South
Vines per hectare: 4,500
Pruning method: spur cordon
Vinification and Ageing
Yield: 70 tons per hectare
Harvest: beginning of October
Harvesting method: by hands, in boxes
Fermentation: all three varieties are temperature-controlled fermented at 25°C max. separately for approximately 20 days
Ageing: 10% of the product ages in second passage barrels for 6 months, the other 90% is aged in stainless steel vats for the same amount of time
Bottling: the wine is released for sale 3 months after bottling
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Tasting notes
Color: deep red with violet reflections
Aroma: blackberry jam, red berries liqueur with balsamic hints
Palate: soft tannins, good acidity, excellent persistence