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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Semi dry
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 12.5%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 22 mos.
Storage potential: 4 years
Trentino Superiore Rosso DOC is a red wine made from Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Carmenère and / or Merlot (85-100%), with the permitted addition of local red grapes, usually Lagrein and/or Rebo (0-15%).
The wine has a ruby red color, of medium to high intensity. After aging, the color turns to garnet red. The scent is inviting and ethereal, while the taste is dry, full-bodied, balanced and slightly tannic.
The mandatory aging period for Trentino Superiore Rosso DOC is 22 months, starting with November 1st of the harvesting year.
The wine is a wonderful accompaniment of polenta with mushrooms, fried meat, hard and semi-hard cheeses.
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
The name Piemonte means “at the foot of the mountains”, which, together with its beautiful location at the foot of the Alps, fits just fine. Besides wine, the region is also known for its truffles and nuts. The capital city is Turin.
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