LA REGOLA

Denomination: Red Montescudaio DOC Cabernet Franc
First production
:
1998
Annual production: 5.000 bottles
Grapes: 85 % Cabernet Franc e 15 % Merlot and others red grapes
Location:
 in the area of the Commune of Riparbella
Vineyard's name: "La Regola" vineyard is located in the area of the Commune of Riparbella
Altitude: 200 metres above sea level
Exposition: south-east
Type of soil: red mediterranean soil (65% sand, 10% silt, 25% clay) with an abundance of stones
Density per hectare: 4.000 plants in the old vineyards, 7.000 plants in the new ones
Vinification
: in stainless steel vats a controlled temperature. Length of maceration about 10-15 days
Ageing: 18 months in new barriques and 9-12 months in bottles before release
Alcohol content: 13,5 %