Red

Rox

By Santa Clelia, Canavese, Piemonte, Italy

Santa Clelia Rox

A structured Canavese Rosso from Barbera, Freisa and Bonarda, aged 18 months in oak. The name comes from Rossana, the area where it is made, an ancient Roman settlement.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red. Intense notes of ripe red-pulp fruit. Warm in body and perfectly balanced; the tannins lightly caress the mouth and freshness is kept by the important acidity.

Pairs well with

Smoked foods, meats and game.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Canavese Rosso DOC
Grape
Barbera 60%, Freisa 20%, Bonarda 20%
Production area
Mazzè, Canavese
Soil
Morainic origin: glacial sand with subordinate clay horizons containing nutrients, together with cobble-stones that regulate soil temperature through the year
Vineyard planting
Barbera, Freisa and Bonarda grown in rows; pruning, tying and harvest done by hand
Vinification
A selection of the grapes is made. The three varieties are blended during fermentation, in steel with the must on the skins for 10 days, followed by 18 months in oak barrels and at least 6 months of bottle ageing.
Serving temperature
14-16°C, open at least 1 hour before
Storage
Keep in a cool place at a constant temperature not above 18-20°C. A long-lived wine.

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