MIRABILIA Food&Drink2023

16–17 Oct 2023 | Hotel CARASCO, Lipari (ME), Italy

ProductUpdated on 29 September 2023

TOCCACULO - BASILICATA ROSSO IGT

Francesco Paolo Battifarano

Owner at Battifarano Francesco Paolo

Nova Siri, Italy

About

RELEVANT CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRODUCT – TOCCACULO (Petit Verdot IGT)

Ingredients: 100% Petit Verdot grapes
Certifications: Basilicata Rosso IGT
Product Format: 0.75 L – Dark conical Bordeaux bottle, cork closure
Shelf Life: Best consumed within 5–6 years from harvest
Maximum Production Capacity: Approx. 9,000 kg/ha – limited production
Packaging Type: Glass bottle in carton boxes (6 bottles per box)

Additional Technical Information

Grapes: Petit Verdot
Growing Area: Matera
Altitude: 70 m a.s.l.
Planting System: 2.5 × 1 m – 4,000 plants/ha
Vine Training: Spurred cordon
Yield per ha: 9,000 kg
Harvesting: Hand-picked

Vinification:
De-stemming and pigeage, maceration and fermentation on the skins for 10–15 days at 22 °C.
2–3 remontage operations per day and 3 delestage operations.
Soft pressing.

Ageing:
12 months in steel tanks, 12 months in oak barrels, 12 months in bottle

Colour: Intense ruby red
Scent: Fruity, spicy, and persistent
Taste: Full, warm, well-structured and soft
Pairings: Ideal with Mediterranean second courses and grilled red meats
Serving Temperature: 19–20 °C
Alcohol Content: 14% Vol.

Applies to

  • Alcohol
  • beverages
  • grape wine

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