Tintilia del Molise Doc "HERERO.16" 16% vol

This wine, which is typical of Molise, is obtained from the native vine of the region: the Tintilia. Variety recently re-evaluated is characterized by a difficulty in breeding and harvesting and low productivity that in the past had led to abandonment. It is recommended to serve the wine at a temperature of 18 °C. It is a fine and elegant wine, moderately tannic, which is best expressed with salami, braised, game, red meat and seasoned cheeses.

Technical sheet
Grape: Tintilia
Name: Tintilia del Molise DOC

Type of soil: Sandy soil without clay.
Grapes: 100% Tintilia
Breeding system: Guyot
Harvest period: The grapes are generally harvested at the end of October.
Method of collecting: Manual
Vinification: The grapes are skidded, pressed and vinified according to the traditional "red" method with maceration of the skins for about 20 days in stainless steel vinegars at a controlled temperature of 25/26°C. Following separation of flower wines from the press. During vinification, several delestages are carried out with and without air. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.
Aging: With fine fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature for 12 months.
Sensory notes: Colour: intense ruby ​​red with pomegranate reflections when young. Fragrance: cherry and almond, pleasant, persistent. Mouth: in the mouth reveals a beautiful fullness, deep, full, round, harmonious, persistent.
Awards :
- Gold medal at the International Wine Competition "Challenge International du Vin" 2022 in Bordeaux in France;
- Gold medal at the XX International Wine Competition "Città del Vino" 2022;
- Silver medal at the International Wine Competition "Concours de Lyon" 2022 in France;
- Gold medal at the Berliner Wein Trophy 2021;
- Gold medal at the Portugal Wine Trophy 2021;
- Silver medal at the AWC Vienna 2021 International Wine Competition
- WineHunter Award 2022 - Red;
- 4 stars Guide Vini Buoni d'Italia 2022 - Touring Club Italia