LUCERIO
Basilicata Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Red

Vineyard: managed by the landowner himself, enrolled as I.G.T.
Grape variety: Negroamaro, Merlot.
Altitude: 250 m.
Soil type: mid mixture warpland.
Trellising system: spurred cord.
Vine density: 4000 vines/hectares (1666 vines/acre).
Average production: 100 q grapes/hectare (40.5 q/acres) 70 q wine/hectare (29 q wine/acre).
Time between picking grapes and making wine: immediate, on site cellar.
Vinification: soaking of grapes at low temperature with frequent delestage.
Temperature of fermentation of the must: 23°C.
Lenth of fermentation: 15 days.
Total acidity: 5.6 g/l.
Steadying: by refrigeration at – 4°C.

Sensory charcteristics:

Colour: ruby red.
Scent: fine with aromas of red fruits.
Taste: medium warm, full and balanced.
Content of alcohol: 13 % by vol.
Service temperature: 18°C.
Food pairings: roast meat, game.