Villa Chiopris

Cabernet Sauvignon

D.O.C. friuli

VINEYARD  located in the municipalities of Chiopris-Viscone and San Giovanni al Natisone.
KIND OF GROUND  Alluvial.
GRAPE  Cabernet Sauvignon
TYPE OF CULTIVATION  Cordon trained

VINIFICATION AND REFINING The grapes are harvested by machine and fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C on the skins. This is followed by eight months of maturing in steel tanks at a constant temperature of 16°C. At the end of this period, the wine is assembled and bottled. There follows a further period of refining in the bottle.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS — Intense ruby red color, it has a herbaceous bouquet recalling fruits of the forest. On the palate it is tasty, full-bodied, with smooth tannins and a long finish.

DRINK WITH white and red grilled meat, poultry, medium-aged cheeses.

LONGEVITY 5–7 years.

SERVE AT 16–18°C.