Villa dei Misteri Pompeiano Igt 2012 75 cl Mastroberardino

MASTR VDM

Villa dei Misteri Pompeiano Igt Mastroberardino

APPELLATION Pompeiano Rosso IGT

ALCOHOL 13%

GRAPE VARIETY 90% Piedirosso, 10% Sciascinoso

VINEYARD Inside the archaeological site of Pompeii SOIL Volcanic, loose, rich in minerals and lapilli.

EXPOSURE South ALTITUDE 30 m a.s.l.

VINES PER HECTARE 7.000 vines per hectar

TRAINING SYSTEM "Vigna a palo", according to the ancient roman farming techniques

AGE OF VINEYARD About 13 years

AGE OF VINEYARD About 50 quintals

PERIOD OF HARVEST End of October

VINIFICATION Classic vinification with long skins maceration at controlled temperature

NOTES The project Villa dei Mysteri was founded in 1996 when the Archaeological Superintendence of Pompeii chose Mastroberardino to reintroduce the viticulture in the ancient town of Pompeii. The archaeological excavations, the botanical studies and the research on casts of vine roots and their supporting stakes ("captured" for ever by the great eruption of AD 79) confirmed that vines were grown within ancient Pompeii's city walls in the gardens around the beautiful Roman villas.

REFINING 12 months in new French oak barriques About 5 years in the bottle before release

COLOUR Deep ruby red BOUQUET Complex, ample, persistent, with hints of spice and red fruits.

PALATE Enveloping, balanced, structured, of great texture. Perfectly structured with fine and elegant tannins.

FOOD PAIRINGS Pairs well with traditional and rich first courses. Excellent with cheeses and grilled meats.

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