Animae Agri

ANIMAE AGRI Castel del Monte Aglianico DOP 2014/2015


Designation:Castel del Monte Aglianico DOP.


Grape Variety:100% Aglianico.


Altitude:250 mt a.s.l.


Viticultural Area:Puglia, Castel del Monte DOC area, Murgia hills in the territory of Minervino Murge.
Soil:
Growing Method:vertical shoot positioning (VSP), cordon spur.
Vineyards Age:22 years.
Density:4500 plants/ha.
Yield per hectare:11,00 T/ha.


Vinification Process:fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, with a post-fermentation maceration for 15 days.
Maturation:6 months in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees, 10 months in slavonian barriques and afterwards in the bottle.
Wine Notes:Animae Agri expresses the deep soul and the cultural roots of a wine belonging to a territory of frontier and exchange which ideally embraces part of Irpinia, northern Lucania to the Castel del Monte DOC vineyards. Old Aglianico vines enhance harmony, elegance and complexity which are expression of our terroir.


Color:pleasant ruby red with purple reflections.
Nose:intense with red fruits scent and spicy notes.
Taste:well structured, fruity, elegant, harmonious on the palate with a slightly tannic finale.


Food Match:a versatile wine to accompany Mediterranean dishes, grilled meats and cheese.


Serving T°:18°-20°C. Suggested to open one hour before drinking and serve in plain red wine glasses.
Alcohol:13,50% vol.


Analytical Data:ph: 3.65, Total acidity: 5,35 g/lResidual Sugar:1,9 g/l – SO2 total: 90 mg/l