
"Croder" DOCG
0,75 lt
PRODUCTION AREA
In the Astoria farm on hilly ground at 120-150 m on sea level.
Vineyards: north south and east west oriented with 4,000/4,500 vine-stocks per hectare. 8-15-year old vine-stocks.
Average production: 1.5/2 kg per vine-stock, equalling 700/800 kg per hectare.
Grape variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Marzemino.
Growing technique: Gujot.
TECHNOLOGY
The grapes are manually picked, selected and collected in small baskets in September/October, are then crushed and stripped of the grape stalks. The fermentation/maceration lasts 15/20 days at a temperature of 26/28° C. It is the followed by the drawing off and the completion of the malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. After the first racking, the wine is moved into 225 l.-Allier French oak barriques, medium toasting, where it matures for 12/14 months. It is then coarsely filtered and bottled (deposit can be present in the bottle).
It rests in the bottle for further 12 months.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: very bright ruby red with violet shades
Bouquet: intense, with typical notes well integrated by the wood aroma.
Taste: dry, excellent structure with well-balanced aromas and tannins.
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Alcohol content, % vol. 13.00 – 14.00
Sugars, g/l < 2.00
Total acidity, g/l 5.00 – 6.00
SERVING TEMPERATURE
16 - 18° C, open the bottle one hour before serving it, even when moving it to a decanter.
PRESERVATION
Keep in a dry and cool place, away from light and heat sources.
AS INDICATED IN THE WINE LIST
”CRODER” Colli di Conegliano Rosso D.O.C.G. – Astoria


