Name of Wine: Rosso della Porticcia 2008

Producer: Casale Pozzuolo

Summary: A lively ruby red with warm garnet tones. Pairs well with stews, grilled meats, aged cheese.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Location/appellation: Montecucco DOC

Grape varieties: 100% Sangiovese

Exposure: Southeast

Altitude: 300 metres / 1000 feet above sea level

Soil: Galestro (clay and shale) and terra rossa (clay produced by weathering of limestone)

Vineyard Management & Training: Cordone speronato

Vinification: Average age of the vineyards: 11 years. 
Natural fermentation without the use of selected yeasts, 27 days of skin contact.
Aged briefly in oak casks.

Smells & Tastes: Full but with much finesse on the nose and with ample notes of berry fruit and delicate spices. Large-scale, warm, and velvety in texture. In this wine, as well, there is an excellent balance between softness and warmth, tannins and acidity.