Luponero
Oltrepo Pavese
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Bonarda

The grapes
100% Croatina cultivated “a guyout” in our vineyards at Santa Maria della Versa and harvested in the first ten days of October

Winemaking
The grapes, selected at the moment of the harvest are then stemmed and crushed. The must that is obtained, with skins and pips, is put to ferment to a red wine in tanks at a controlled temperature for about 10/15 days. Following this, the wine is drained, repeatedly decanted, then filtered and stored
reservoirs for a year.

La maturazione
Il periodo di affinamento prevede una permanenza in piccoli fusti di legno per un anno e in bottiglie per sei mesi.

Bottling
The wine is bottled as it is.

Organoleptic characteristics
In the glass it is still, deep ruby-red in colour with hints of purple, bright and fairly sticky. To the nose it is fine, intense, open, with aromas recalling spices and vanilla. On the palate it is well bodied, warm with a long aromatic persistence

Accompaniments
It accompanies eleborate main meat dishes, grills, roasts.

Technical notes
The wine has an effective alcohol content of 13% vol and should be served in bordeaux grand cru type glasses at a temperature of 18°C. It should be opened at least an hour before drinking to enhance all its characteristics. Bottles should be stored horizontally away from light and in a cool place. It is a wine that may be kept for 24-36 months before drinking.