D.O.C. Monferrato rosso refined in barriquesMade from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon of our property.
HARVEST
After a first thinning of the bunches in July, the grape
harvesting takes place between 5th and 15th October,
depending on the maturity of the grapes.
WINEMAKING AND AGEING
The selected grapes are pressed, the stalk removed; they
ferment in steel tanks at a controlled temperature.
After
the drawing off, the malo-lactic fermentation is promoted;
followed by cold natural stabilization.
It is refined in barriques (225-litre oak casks) for more
than one year.
The bottling takes place in the summer of the second year,
and it is followed by a slow refining in bottle for further 6
months in the farm cellars. It is suitable for a long ageing.
ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES
Colour: dark ruby red with carnet taints.
Bouquet: vinous, intense, pleasant, special, distinctive.
Taste: full-bodied, fine, soft and herbaceous.
HOW TO SERVE IT
Uncork the bottle one hour before serving the wine,
possibly pour it in a decanter, serve in large balloon
glasses, so that the wine can take the oxygen.
Temperature: 18° - 20°.
Food pairings: it pairs well with red meat dishes, stewed
meat, game, very matured cheeses and polenta (thick
maize porridge served with meat, cheese, etc…).
NOTES
The name “Tramonto” comes from the memory of the red
sunset (tramonto in Italian) in a summer evening.
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