Pallagrello Nero “Sphaeranera”

Pallagrello Nero “Sphaeranera”

Wines

I Cacciagalli’s Sphaeranera is a rustic red wine made from wild, savory traits. Taut and intricate, it shows an apparent edginess and hardness, which slowly reveal an uncommon elegance and grit. All the Mediterranean charm inside a goblet.

Appellation: Roccamonfina IGT

Type: Red, dry

Varietal: 100% Pallagrello Negro

Organic and Biodynamic

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:

Color: Deep garnet.

Bouquet: Red and black fruit, with rich earth and mineral notes.

Taste: Deliciously smooth and consistent, complex without being overly aggressive. Beautiful texture and lush red and black fruit.

Alcohol: 13% (varies with vintage)

Serving Temperature: 16 C° (60º F).

Food Pairings: Compliments well with grilled meats, vegetables and aged cheeses.

Vinyard Notes:

Production Area: Cacciagalli, Teano, CE.

Elevation: 200 meters (650 feet) a.s.l.

Soil: Volcanic, sandy calcareous with good organic matter.

Training System: Guyot.

Density: 4,400 vines per Ha.

Yield: 50-60 q/hectare.

Winemaking Notes:

Harvest: Manual, first 10-days of October.

Yeasts: Ambient, native yeasts.

Vinification: Prolonged maceration on the skins using wild yeasts and aged in amphorae. Unfiltered, unclarified.