Bolgheri DOC, Zizzolo Rosso Fornacelle winery
The family-run farm covers an area of 15 hectares, producing 45.000 bottles a year.
Stefano Billi has planted new vineyards by selecting clones according to the different type of soil present in the property.
He decided to use modern and traditional techniques in particular for his red wines, he uses open barriques for the alcoholic fermentation, a process that requires skill, attention and a lot of manual work!
Zizzolo Rosso
Color: bright ruby red
Smell: Fruity aromas with notes of flowers and herbs
Taste: Fruity and fresh with round tannins and a delicious aftertaste. Preservation: 4-5 years, depending on the vintage.
Food Matches: it is a versatile wine, it can stand with white and red meat, pasta, cheese, or dark chocolate
CLASSIFICATION VARIETAL
Bolgheri DOC
VINTAGE PRODUCTION
2016. We will send you the latest harvest year available. If you want a specific year please contact us.
PRODUCTION AREA
Bolgheri
VARIETAL
60% Merlot
40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Maceration
15 days in steel tanks
AGING
6 months in second passage barriques and then 12 months in the bottle.
ALCOHOL
14,5% by vol
Bottles
2200 a year