Parva Domus

Red Wines

A usually green and impetuous variety that in Tuscany expresses an elegant and silky character while maintaining a robust structure.

IGT

Production Area

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Grapes

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Serving temperature

18°-20°C

Longevity

Over 10 years

Harvest

First ten days of September, grapes from the Casuccio vineyard; yield per hectare of 55 quintals.

Available formats

750 ml

1500 ml

Vineyard

Casuccio

Altitude

380/440 metres above sea level

Soil type

Limestone and clay with presence of marl and limestone

Planting density

5,000 plants per hectare

Training system

Spurred Cordon

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation and maceration in temperature-controlled cement vats for about 20 days. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques (50% new).

Ageing

Barrique for about 16 months, 70% new and 30% second passage

Bottle ageing

8-10 months

Intense ruby red colour. Soft vegetal and black fruit notes on the nose, with floral and spicy hints. In the mouth the apparent astringency soon gives way to an explosion of character. Long persistence.