Colli Di Luni Rosso Doc Terre D'Isee 2017 - The Bay Of The Sun

Description

The Colli Di Luni Rosso Doc “Terre D'Isee” by Baia Del Sole is a great wine of excellence , capable of fully expressing the characteristics of the Ligurian territory , we are talking about a blend composed of 70% Sangiovese grapes, 70 % Merlot grapes 20% and the remaining 10% from Cannaiolo grapes .

The winery operates in the very important DOC area of Ortonovo , near Castelnuovo Magra, here on the gentle hills of Luni the grapes manage to harness all the Ligurian aromas , in fact on the nose it is pungent and penetrating while, in the mouth, it is rich , warm , and excellent substance.

Why you should drink it

This wine is one of the jewels of the winery , in fact it is produced only in years of absolute excellence.

An out of the ordinary Ligurian red that shows a different aspect of this region, without however being cloying or difficult .

When to uncork it

This is a full, structured red with noble tannins, perfect to drink together with land dishes such as red meats , stewed game, noble poultry , roasts , wild boar and medium and long matured cheeses and molded cheeses.

How to drink it

Uncork and 'let' it breathe for 15 minutes , serve it at a temperature of 18-20°C .

Vinification and refinement

After a careful selection of the grapes, both fermentation and maceration take place at a controlled temperature for 15-20 days. The drawing off and aging phase in barrique is then carried out for at least 12/14 months , concluding 12 months in the bottle.

Territory

We are in Ortonovo near Castelnuovo Magra, in the province of La Spezia , here the vineyards are located at an altitude between 50 and 100 meters above sea level and have an exposure towards the North and East.

Soil

The soil has a pebbly nature mixed with clay with a very rich and deep skeleton .