SENAURO
Grape variety
Sangiovese Grosso & Merlot
Altitude
200-300 mt. a.s.l.
Type of land
Volcanic / clayey
Planting density
3.333 (per Ha.)
Cultivation system
Guyot
Production
80-90 q.li (per Ha.)
Harvest
Manual – second decade of October
Vinification
Fermentation on the skin with delicate pumping over, in the steel, at controlled temperature (24°C)
Steel tanks
5-6 months (malolactic fermentation)
Oak Barrel
8-10 months (french oak)
Bottle
5-6 months
Plug
Natural cork
Colour
Purple red
Bouquet
Blackberry with hints of cin namon
Flavour
Silky tannin, long finish,persistent
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Tasting temperature
18-20°C
Pairing
Meat dishes (roast),fatty finish,mature cheeses
WHY SENAURO?
Ancient Etruscan name of the red vermilio/purple color which was extracted through the secretion of a viscous mollusc of purplish color.
Discovered around 5000 a.C., was widely used in Imperial Era to color the fabric.
That is when it reached its culmination, when besides representing the color par excellence, its use was extended from the priestly and royal sphere to the aristocratic one.
Tasting Notes:
Garnet red, to the nose reveals itself with nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove notes; strawberries and cherries to witness the fruity at the end.
The sip is pleasantly spicy, with a slightly taut tannin.
Intense balsamic finish.
