Le Caniette Piceno Superiore Morellone Bio 2018

Le Caniette Piceno Superiore Morellone Bio 2018

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Marche - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Le Caniette Piceno Superiore Morellone Bio 2018
A ruby red wine made from a blend of 70% Montepulciano and 30% Sangiovese grapes. It macerates on the skins for 6 to 9 days. The ageing occurs in barriques for 20-24 months and then in stainless steel for a further 12 months. Ageing is finally completed in the bottle for about 3 months. The nose gives notes of black cherries and sour cherries in alcohol and toasted notes of coffee and marjoram.

Colour

Ruby red.

Bouquet

Notes of ripe red fruits, herbal hints, and spicy fragrances.

Flavour

Strong, persistent, and tannic.

Pairing

It pairs with very savoury, greasy or fatty dishes.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Le Caniette Piceno Superiore Morellone Bio 2018
Type Red organic still
Classification DOC Rosso Piceno Superiore
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 70% Montepulciano, 30% Sangiovese
Country Italy
Region Marche
Origin Village of Piaggiole, Town of Ripatransone (Ascoli Piceno).
Climate Altitude: 280-380 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Mixed loose soil with limestone.
Cultivation system Spurred cordon.
No. plants per hectare 5,000.
Yield per hectare About 6,000 kg/hectare.
Vinification Maceration 6 to 9 days in stainless steel vats.
Ageing Maturation and malolactic fermentation in barriques for 20 to 24 months followed by 2 years in stainless steel and at least 3 months in the bottle.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing It pairs with very savoury, greasy or fatty dishes.

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Vintage

Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2018
xtraWine
95/100 
2018
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2017
Le Caniette Azienda Agricola
From this winery:

The company originated with Raffaele Vagnoni, who in 1897 acquired ownership of a piece of land with an adjoining house in the area of Ripatransone known as 'Le Caniette' where he moved with his family. Over the years, the original property was joine...

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