CITRA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON - I.G.T. - Terre di Chieti

Wine category: Red
Location of vineyards:: Hills of the Province of Chieti
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Soil composition: Calcareous terroirs, in microclimatic conditions varying from the foothills of the Majella mountain, to the sweet hills on the high side of the Adriatic Coast.
Altitude: 150-390 m. above sea level.
Exposure: East, South-East.
Cultivation system: Runner system and Abruzzo trellis.
Yield (hectolitres per hectar): 80
Harvesting period: Middle of October.

Vinification: Hand picked grapes are traditionally vinified in fermenting vats with and the must is frequently pumped-over to ensure colour extraction and aromatic precursors.
Refinement: Steel and wood (4 months).
Colour: Intense ruby red with violet nuances.
Bouquet: Fragrant, with wild fruit hints and spiced notes.
Taste: Complex, generous, velvety and involving, with a persistent, fruity, final olfactory sensation.
Alcohol content: 13,0 % vol.
Serving temperature: 18/20 C°
Food pairing: Main courses with meat sauces, truffle and mushrooms.
Grilled meat, game, lamb, sharp cold cuts and seasoned cheeses.