Principi di Porcía - Castello di Porcía - Malbec

Grapes: Malbec - Denomination: I.G.T. Trevenezie

Production Area: Azzano Decimo- Porcía Pramaggiore

Altitude: 25m above sea level

Vineyard Exposure: Northeast - Southwest

Vineyard: 5.5 hectares in production. Average age: 12 years. Density 2,200 vines per hectare. Crop yield 9,000kg per hectare. Average 20,000 bottles per annual production.

Soil profile: Deep soil with a silty- loam texture, alkaline with rich in limestone

Technique: Spurred Cordon.  The clusters are de-stemmed and pressed, the must ferments for 7-9 days at a controlled temperature, with regular pumpovers and délestage. The wine is then pressed off and racked into steel tanks for malolactic fermentation and maturation. Maturation in steel.  Bottle ageing: 3-4 months.

Recommended Food Pairings: Can be enjoyed slightly chilled in the summertime.  Appealing and lively, ideal with roast beef, tartars, festive turkey, chicken salad, and soft cheeses. 

Analytical Data: Total acidity: 5.40 g/l / pH: 3.45 / Dry extract: 27.80 g/l / Total SO2: 65 mg/l (legal maximum: 160 mg/l)

Alcohol Content: 12.5% vol.