Rivera Rupicolo Rosso Doc 2020

The Rupìcolo is a red wine obtained with a careful vinification of the indigenous red grape varieties of the Castel del Monte doc area, mainly Montepulciano and Nero di Troia, with the international varietal Cabernet Sauvignon. The result is a fresh, pleasant all-around red wine with a good ageing capacity. It perfectly complements earthy soups, pasta and meats.

VARIETIES: 50% Montepulciano; 40% Nero di Troia; 10% Cabernet Sauvi- gnon.

PRODUCTION AREA: The Murgia hills area northwest of Bari, in the Castel del Monte DOC zone

VINEYARDS: Located at an altitude of 200 metres on deep tufaceous and calcareous soil, the vines are trained to the spurred cordon and canopy-trained systems. Average yield is 110-120 q./ha.

WINEMAKING: The grapes are picked in different moments between the first week of September (Cabernet Sauvignon) and the first week of October (Nero di Troia). After a 6-7 day maceration in stainless steel vats at 24° C/75 °F with frequent pump-overs.

AGEING: 9 months in epoxy-lined concrete vats in which malolactic fermentation takes place

TASTING NOTES: Ruby red colour with purple; full, aromatic bouquet of wild red berry fruit; smooth, fruity palate well balanced with subtly tannic finish

RECOMMENDED WITH: Pasta dishes with full-flavoured sauces, delicately flavoured roasts, poultry, small game, cheeses. Serve at cool room temperature

CELLARING: If correctly stored, the wine will continue to mature in the bottle for 3-4 years.

ANALYTICAL DATA: Alcohol: 13%; Total acidity: 5.62 g/l; pH: 3.45; Resi- dual sugar: 3.20 g/l; Total S02: 85 mg/l.