AFF Red

Grape variety 30-40% Merlot, 30-70% Sangiovese, 5-10% Pinot Noir Altitude: 300/700 meters above sea level Exposure: North-South Vines per hectare: 4,500 Pruning method: spur cordon Vinification and Ageing Yield: 55 tons per hectare Harvest: first half of September for Pinot Noir and mid-October for Merlot and Sangiovese Harvesting method: by hands, in boxes Fermentation: all three grape varieties are fermented separately for 20 days at temperature-controlled fermentation at 25°C max Ageing: 80% of the product ages in old barrels for 16 months, whereas the remaining 20% is aged in new oak barrels for the same amount of time Bottling: the wine is released for sale 6 months after bottling Tasting notes Color: intense red-purple Aroma: mature wood berries with hints of balsamic scents Palate: vibrant acidity, silky tannins with excellent persistence