Costa d’Amalfi Tramonti Rosso DOC
GRAPE: Aglianico, Tintore, Piedirosso
CITY: Tramonti, Amalfi Coast
SOIL: A thin, superficial layer of red clay and volcanic ash resting on Dolomite limestone
COLOR: Ruby red
NOSE: An immediate burst of red fruits and violets, followed by hints of spices and tobacco
TASTE: Refreshing, mineral, and supple, with a well-balanced structure and a relatively persistent finish
Tech Sheet
Climate: cool, with great temperature changes
Altitude: 100 – 200 feet a.s.l.
Terrain: thin superficial layer of red clay and volcanic ash over Dolomite limestone
Exposure: south-east on steep terraced hills
System of cultivation: guyot rows and unusual radial system “pergola” with ungrafted vines
Harvest time: end of october
Vinification: stainless steel
Wine maturation: in steel and in oak barrels for 18-24 months; 2 – 3 months in bottles before the commercialization
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
Food pairings: red meat, medium-aged cheese, but ideal to be paired with seafood too
