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RED POEMA D.O.C. V.Q.P.R.D. Colli Orientali del Friuli 2001 HARVEST

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WINE BLEND COMPOSED BY: 70% Merlot – international vine 20% Cabernet Sauvignon – international vine 10% Cabernet Franc – local vine HARVEST: each single grape, which composes this important wine, is harvested by hand considering the ripe age of each; this time varies from the beginning and the end of October. WINE-MAKING: as it happens for every red grape, it is made by using careful selected yeasts together with enological techniques, advanced equipment (which allows to obtain soft presses) and modern truncated cone tanks in order to reach a fermentation without anomalies. FERMENTATION: it is made at a controlled temperature between 24 – 28°C for at maximum 15 days. After separating the solid from the liquid part of the musts, the must of each single wine is put in 225 litre barrels(for the great part new ones, the other are at their second cycle) where they stay for approximately 18 months; during this period wines are decanted separately. ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13% vol. TOTAL ACIDITY: 5,40 gr/lt. REFINING: The mass was assembled on 2005 May and bottled on 2005 August then, before being sold, it was refined in bottle for 3 months. FEATURES: It has a deep ruby red with violet reflections. Its fragrance reminds the leather, the liquorice and intense wood fruits, perfectly balanced with a rich wood that does not dominate aromas and flavours. It continues in the mouth wide, rich, incredibly long and satisfactory. SERVICE TEMPERATURE – FOOD & WINE MATCHING: It is a very easy drinkable wine especially if served in wide glasses at a near 18° C temperature. Its characteristics are highlighted if it is matched with braised and roasted beef, national and international meat - if cooked in an excellent way. Besides it matches very well with national and international ripe cheeses.