Production Area: Furore and neighboring communities
Vineyards: South/Southwestern exposure at 200-550 m (650-1800 ft) ft above sea level.
Soil: Rocky-calcareous
Planting system: Pergola and/or Espallier
Vine density: 2200/3300 per acre
Harvest: mid- October by hand
Yield per Hectar: 1.5 Kg per plant
Winemaking Notes:
Vinification: The grapes are hand-picked and after de-stemming and crushing are subjected to fermentation for a period of 12 days followed by malolactic fermentation.
Aging: In new French oak barriques for 6 months before bottling
Tasting Notes:
Color: The Furore Rosso Riserva is an essence of ink in color with Bordeaux red hues.
Bouquet: This colossal wine offers an intense nose of black fruits, leather, and game.
Color: red with ruby highlights
Bouquet: ripe cherries and liquorice
Taste: well balanced with pleasing spice undertones
Food Pairings: This aristocratic wine serves well pastas with rich sauces, roasted leg of lamb, seared beef tenderloin with mustard-horseradish sauce, spiced pork tenderloin and braised shallots and/or aged cheeses.
