Passocroce was created in a place of choice for the cultivati on of Lagrein in the Cembra estates, the eastern slope of the historic site of Doss Caslì. A structured and elegant wine ruby red in colour, with aromas of undergrowth fruits (currants blackberry and blueberry) accompanied by hints of star anise, cocoa and tobacco. Time in the bo tt le favours aromas reminiscent of violet, some ti mes lilac and sage.
The Passocroce vineyard is a favoured site for the cultivation of Lagrein in the Cembra estates: Set on the eastern slope of the historic Doss Caslìr site (Cembra 638 m asl), it enjoys a favourable south-eastern exposure. The loamy-sandy soil, with a good supply of clay, originating from lateral morainic deposits following the disintegration of local porphyries, favours a natural early ripening of the grapes.
Manual harvesting in the third ten days of September, destemming, fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, lees aging for about 18 months in 225-litre French oak barriques, bottle-ageing for about 6 months before selling.
The Passocroce vineyard is a favoured site for the cultivation of Lagrein in the Cembra estates: Set on the eastern slope of the historic Doss Caslìr site (Cembra 638 m asl), it enjoys a favourable south-eastern exposure. The loamy-sandy soil, with a good supply of clay, originating from lateral morainic deposits following the disintegration of local porphyries, favours a natural early ripening of the grapes.
Manual harvesting in the third ten days of September, destemming, fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, lees aging for about 18 months in 225-litre French oak barriques, bottle-ageing for about 6 months before selling.
