Bel Fresco
| Type: | Red |
|---|---|
| Classification: | Typical Geographical Indication of Calabria. |
| Vine: | Gaglioppo |
| Production area: | Calabria, east centre in the province of Crotone, in Carfizzi “Niballo” resort. |
| Soil: | white clay. |
| Altimetry: | from 200 to 300 metres above sea level. |
| Plant breeding system: | espalier with a density of understocks of 5600 plants per hectare. |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm and dry summers |
| Grape harvest: | manual, first week of October |
| Yield per hectare of grapes: | 60-70 quintals |
| Vinification: | steeping carbonic 50% and cryomaceration 50%, drawing off and soft pressing. |
| Ripening: | in stainless steel for three months. |
| Refining: | one month in bottles at a controlled temperature. |
| Tasting: | |
| Colour: | bright ruby red with purple reflections |
| Scent: | fruity and floreal |
| Flavour: | crisp, lively, smooth. |
| Alcoholic degree: | 12,5% vol. |
| Gastronomic coupling: | excellent served cool with dishes featuring fish, cheeses and tropical fruit. |
| Service temperature: | 8-10 °C. |