9.9

Production zone

Capriano del Colle – Montenetto (BS)

Certification

Organic viticulture

Grape variety

Marzemino 100%

Yield

90 q/ha

Vine training

Guyot

First year of production

2011

Alcohol content

9.5% vol

In the countryside

9.9 hails from three separate lots of Marzemino grapes, each with their own distinctive phenological properties. The grapes are gathered between late August and October at three times. The purpose of the first harvest is to achieve the best of the fruit, while keeping the alcohol content low; the second harvest provides the freshest aromas; and the third, the ripest, verging on late, harvest provides colour, body and complexity.

In the cellar

The three grape harvests are vinified separately in stainless steel, heat-controlled vats. The lees are stirred back into the yeasts and the three harvests are re-assembled just before bottling. The wine is left to rest for 1 more month before being put on sale.

In the glass

Bright ruby red with purplish highlights. Elegant and enticing on the nose with hints of wild berries, raspberry and violets. The mature tannins make it velvety and pleasing to the palate as well as easy to drink.

Serving temperature

10-15°C

Serve with

Snacks and starters, pasta and rice dishes, cheese, cured meats, fish and pizza.

Awards

• Trifoglio Guida Veronelli (2014)
• 1 Rosa Verde Guida Viniplus (2014)
• 2 Rose Camune Guida Viniplus (2014)