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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.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Liguria
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Ka Mancine
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Rossese
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Pizza Night, Fresh Seafood, Red Sauce, White Sauce, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Red Fruit, Aromatic, Chillable Red, Bright and Fresh