Range Orme
Pignolo
Vineyard: Ponka del Grivo
Locality: Faedis
Variety: 100% Pignolo
An ancient red berry grape variety, cultivated as far back as 1600 BC. It owes its name to the particular shape of the grape bunch, which resembles a pine.
Viticulture: single Guyot, grassed vineyard
Winemaking
Harvest: by hand during the last week of October
Vinification: 15/20-day maceration with manual punching-down of the cap followed by traditional fermentation
Ageing: in 500 L French oak barrels and further ageing in the bottle
Sensory notes
Colour: deep ruby red
Nose: the characteristic delicate bouquet is rich and caressing with notes of fruit and spices. Wine with a strong personality
Palate: warm, plush and caressing with velvety tannins
Food pairing: goes very well with structured dishes, charcoal grilled meat, pot roasts and mature cheeses
Serving temperature: 18 °C
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
Ageing potential: 10 years
Cellar temperature: 10-15 °C
Glass type: Wide-bowled glass
Bottle size: 750 ml
A very well appreciated old red grape variety, native to the area, that yields a deep ruby red wine of great character, which has wonderful ageing potential