Manufacturer: Castelvecchio

This great wine appreciated internationally comes from a cuvée of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Terrano of the best vintages. The individual barrels (barriques and tonneaux) are selected one by one and, after aging in wood for three years, the cuvèe is assembled and bottled. Red wine of great character and personality, with a peppery, warm, velvety flavor, suitable for demanding and particular palates. Recommended on important occasions.

Intense ruby ​​red with garnet reflections.
Intense and delicate. With a complex bouquet that opens with notes of ripe wild red fruit to which are added toasted nuances such as coffee and tobacco.
Of great finesse and intensity. With pleasant tannins, with warm and spicy notes. Excellent persistence.

Features
Name Castelvecchio Sagrado Rosso Private Family Cuvée
Type Still red
Classification
IGT Venezia Giulia
Year 2013
Format 0.75 l Standard
Nation
Italy
Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region
Grapes 30% Cabernet Franc, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Terrano
Location Sagrado (GO)
Climate The area is always windy and influenced by the nearby sea.
Soil composition Arid and rocky soil with little layer of red earth rich in iron and limestone.
Harvest The grapes are harvested with manual technique at the end of October.
Vinification After careful selection from the best plots, a separate vinification of the grapes follows.
Refinement Subsequently, aging and refinement take place in containers of different capacities (barrique and tonneau) for a period of at least 3 years. The Cuvée is produced exclusively in the best vintages.
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Pairing We suggest tasting it with important and well-structured dishes.