2019 Ka Mancine Beragna Rossese di Dolceacqua, Liguria, Italy

2023 Ka Mancine Beragna Rossese di Dolceacqua, Liguria, Italy

$37.99

Soil: Steep terraces of Schist with calcareous marls and clay, shallow soil
Elevation: 400 meters (1,312 feet)
Age of vines: originally planted in 1872, 30% of the original vines remain, on original root stock
Vinification: Hand harvest in mid-September. 85% of the grapes are destemmed and lightly crushed, together with 15% full bunch and uncrushed grapes put on bottom of tank, maceration takes place for 7 days. Followed by fermentation with indigenous yeast and an immediate malolactic fermentation to follow. Aged for about 6 months in stainless steel tanks. Bottled in March the following year.
Yield: 7,500 vines/ha.
Tasting Note: Beragna is brimming with cherry and strawberry fruit and hints of dried herbs, spice and pepper. The palate is juicy and refreshing with crisp acidity and minerally notes. 

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