Riserva D.O.C.

An aristocratic wine due to the prevailing presence of the greatest of grape varieties : Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon. The innate austerity softens with time as the tannins mellow and the acids which melt with the fluid harmony of the alcohol and glycerins. It is a wine of great character , exuberant, full in structure and unmistakable fot its decisive personality. Made of a selection of the best grapes harvested, and aged for about 12 months in barrels and tonneaux, the Parrina Riserva has all of the characteristics of a wine which will age extremely well.

GRAPE VARIETY 70% sangiovese, 20% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot
VINEYARD EXPOSURE north-south
N. OF PLANTS PER HECTARE 5.000
GROWING METHOD buttressed cord
TERRAIN muddy silt limestone
YIELD PER HECTAR 6.000kg
COLOUR intense ruby red leaning towards garnet, crystalline transparency
AROMA aristocratic and full. Persistent while swirled developing a complex bouquet which brings carob, liquorish and ripe cherries to mind
FLAVOUR a caressing silky harmony, it is to be appreciated for its softness, but also for its rich drawn out body
ALCOHOL(% BY VOLUME) minimum 13.5% vol
SERVING TEMPERATURE 18-20C°
ACCOMPAIMENTS with all great mear dishes , but especially with braised or grilled meats, and big game meats.