1 BOTTLE X 75cl 

14% VOL.

Famous
Rubicon IGT

100% Famoso grapes

FAMÒUS

Appellation: Famous Rubicon IGT

Production area: “Galgano” vineyard, Mercato Saraceno (FC), Italy

Grape variety: Famous 100% (autochthonous grape variety)

Vineyard location: 250 m. above sea level

Exposure: south-east

Training system: espalier system with Guyot pruning

Year of planting: 2003

Type of collection and harvest: hand harvested in 25kg crates - early September

Soil type: medium calcareous mixture

Stumps per hectare: 4000

Grapes per vine: 1.5 kg.

Vinification: careful evaluation of the harvest period; careful selection of the grapes both on the plant and in the cellar, with particular attention to exposure to the sun and the integrity of the bunches brought to manual sorting. Temperature control, pressing of the whole bunch, short cold static decantation of the must.

Fermentation: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts

Aging: permanence on its lees for 8 months with movement of the fine lees; 12 months in bottle

Serving temperature: 12°C.

Organoleptic characteristics: light yellow. The nose is fine, complex and very intense with hints of exotic fruit and yellow flowers; it also expresses elegant citrus aromas and light spicy notes that enrich the bouquet. The palate is decisive, very fresh, supported by a very long mineral finish.

In recent years surprising results have been achieved by considering the influence of the lunar phases (both in the countryside and in the cellar) by putting the Biodynamic philosophy into practice.

Thanks to this new approach, the territory regains its true identity, considered the basis for the growth and enhancement of all the wines produced.