Agápē Rosso
Agápē is made from fruit grown in old vineyards facing south, south-east at around 300 meters above sea level, on soils rich in Tortonian marl.
Appellation: Vini Rossi
Type: Red, dry
Blend: 60% Barbera, 40% Croatina (varies slightly with vintage)
Certified Organic
Color: Ruby red.
Bouquet: Fruity and round. Balanced and elegant.
Taste: Round in the mouth with well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity. Rich dark and red fruit, juicy but elegant, with a nice, long finish.
Alcohol: 15%.
Serving Temperature: 18-20° C (64-68º F).
Pairing: Red wine braised meats, roasted red meats, tagliatelle with meat sauce, porcini mushrooms cooked in oil with garlic and parsley, chicken liver dishes, cold cuts and mature cheeses.
Production Area: Costa Vescovato, Piemonte.
Elevation: 300 meters (990 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: South, southwest.
Soil: Tortonian Marl.
Training System: Guyot.
Harvest: End of October, by hand.
Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation in steel with maceration on the skins, without temperature control. Aging for 48 months in barrique, then in the bottle without filtration or clarification.
