In the middle of the Nocera estate, on a sunny hill, there is a small Etruscan necropolis surrounded by cypresses: here the Principe Guerriero (Warrior Prince) rests. The product of the best grapes of the estate is dedicated to him: a 100% Sangiovese wine.
PRINCIPE GUERRIERO
Grapes: Sangiovese 100% Vineyard: 2,2 hectares of Sangiovese planted in 1998. About 6,500 plants per hectare trained on Guyot. Vinification: The vinification processes take place in stainless steel-tanks of 50 hl. Natural yeasts, traditional pumping over procedures. Maturation: It takes place in French oak barrels of 225 lt of first and second passage (as well as the malolactic fermentation), for about twelve months, after which the wine ages in bottles for 10/12 months. Oenologist: Attilio Pagli
