Rouge de Lissart

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Classification
Pinerolese Rosso d.o.c.

Production zone
The vineyard estate of this Piemontese wine is located at the foothills of the Alps beside the village of Barge, in the hamlet of Assarti

Vine
Five old vines combine their grapes to create this unique wine. (Barbera, Chatus, Freisa, Bonarda and Neretta Cuneese)

Training system
Guyot

Yield per hectare
75/80 quintals

Harvest
Traditional method, all by hand harvested in small cases of 20 kilos

Process/Vinification Process
Crushed and de-stemmed grapes are left to the maceration process for 7-10 days in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. When the primary fermentation is completed the wine is then decanted a few times to initiate malolactic fermentation. The wine is then decanted again to clear it of impurities and then transferred to steel vats where it is then aged for 8-10 months to sharpen and hone its flavour

Alcohol
13%-13.5% volume depending on the climate of the year

Colour
This wine exhibits a clear and bright ruby red colour, becoming crimson with age

Nose
Floral notes of rose and violet play upon rich forest fruits

Flavour
The many grapes of Rouge de Lissart combine to create a unique and elegant experience which softens with age retaining its intense yet delicate velvety berry tones

Conservation
For optimum preservation it is recommended to keep this wine at a constant temperature of between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius. This wine matures well and is best enjoyed within three to four years of bottling

Presentation
This wine is available in boxes of 6 or 12 bottles of 0.750 ml

Pairings
Rouge de Lissart is a versatile wine that can accompany many meals. It is especially good with antipasti and pasta dishes, particularly anything traditional from the Piemontese kitchen. The more mature bottle is best paired with richer meat based dishes as it lifts the heavier and more hearty of meals.

Serving temperature
Our recommended serving temperature is 16°c

Annual production
3500 bottles about