The grapes undergo spontaneous co-fermentation with a short maceration period of 36 hours. Historically, a small amount of Magliocco is added to the blend to soften the notoriously tannic Gaglioppo and slightly enhance its delicate color. The wine is aged in stainless steel for 24 months, after which it is not clarified but is subjected to a broad filtration. A total of 6,400 bottles were produced.
Producer ‘A Vita
Style Still
Colour Red
Grape Blend Gaglioppo (92%), Magliocco (8%)
Label Il Rosso
Appellation
Region
Alcohol 13.5%
Cool red fruit. Some bright raspberry and strawberry, backed up by rose petal and sweet spice. Mellow, dry tannins, but a character of crunchy red fruit. Well balanced. Fairly simple and straight forward in the glass. Good price point. Unfiltered. Throwing some material. A slighter softer approach to Gaglioppo, and has the benefit of a few years of age to it now.
