Denomination: Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG
Grape variety: Vernaccia Nera
Vineyard: Croce
Training: simple Guyot
Yield per hectare: 40 hl
Harvest: manual, two passages: bunch selection for drying on second ten days of October, then all grape
Vinification: de-stemming-crushing, first post-harvest fermentation for 10-15 days in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts at 22-24 °C, natural drying of part of the grapes (+50%) for 2 months, second fermentation of the raisins in December-January, fermentation with the Charmat method 2 months
Maturation and aging: steel
Average alcohol content in: 12% ABV
Production: 6.500 bottles
Characteristics: ruby red with violet hues, persistent red mousse. Intense vinous notes of fresh red fruit and clove spice. Pleasantly sweet, round, fruity and savoury
Food pairings: Christmas and Easter desserts, cicerchiata, tart with red jam, fried and dry pastries, chestnuts
Serving recommendations: 8-10 °C