Principe Pallavicini
Moroello IGT Lazio
Grape varieties: 6o% Merlot, 40% Sangiovese grosso.
Vine-training system: 6ooo/7ooo vines per hectare ; Guyot trained.
Production per hectare: 4-4.5 t
Vineyard altitude: average of 300 mt
Production area: Montetosto,on the Maremma coast, typified by very stony, medium-textured chalky soil.
Harvest: late September-early October; picked by hand and carefully selected
Production method: classic prolonged maceration.
Ageing: barrique and tonneau for one year ; six months in the bottle.
Tasting notes: well-defined intense ruby red with violet nuances ; distinctive wild rose, wild strawberry and forest fruits on the nose.The palate is austere, with a thrust supported by robust yet truly elegant tannins. Perfectly balanced by softness and colour.
Food pairing: red meat and ripe cheeses.
Alcohol content: 14% val.
Region LazioGrapes Used: Sangiovese Grosso 40%
Merlot 60%Alcohol:14.00%