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1993, Antica Enotria has been producing their wines without the use of
chemicals pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. Located in the
province of Foggia, just a
few miles from the Gulf of Manfredonia, Antica Enotria grows these
indigenous grapes: Nero di Troia, Aglianico, Montepulciano, and
Falanghina. Fermented and aged without touching oak for 10 months and the result: aromas and flavors of earthy rich, ripe, dark-berry fruit and pleasing mouth feel, round and full. NOTABLE AWARD One bicchiere - Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2007 RECENT VINTAGE - 2003 One bicchiere - "Falu' '03, montepuliciano, is rich and intense on the note..." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2006 |
Region: Puglia Classification: Puglia IGT Area of Production: Daunia - Northern Puglia Grape Variety: 100% Montepulciano Soil: Mixed Average Age of Vines: 10-15 years Trellising System: Trained using the "Pugliese trellis" method. Spacing of the Plants: Approx 1200 plants per acre Production per Acre: 5.36 tons Vinification Technique: After harvesting and slight crushing, the grapes are left to macerate on the their skins and ferment at a controlled temperature for 12 days. By repeatedly breaking up the cap of skins and practicing "rack and return", the right amount of oxygen is introduced into the juice during fermentation to develop a deeper color and aroma. Maturation: Ages in steel tanks for 10 months followed by an additional 4 months in the bottle prior to release. Total Acidity: 5.9 g/l Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l PH: unknown Alcohol: 12.6% Total Cases Produced: 2,500 |
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