Vurgada’ DOC Calabria Rosso

Region: Calabria


Viticulture

From the Tenuta Voltagrande and other vineyards in Ciro'. From Vines planted at 100 m.asl. Vines are cordon spur-trained. 5,500 vines per ha. Soil is sedimentary with a pebbly presence - great for drainage. Vines are south-facing.

Vinification

Grapes are harvested in the first half of October. 60 hl. yield per ha. Grapes are macerated at 29°C for 25 days.
The wine is then aged for 6 months in oak barriques, followed by 6 months in the bottle, and is then generally bottled a year later.

Grape Varieties

A blend of 35% Nerello Cappuccio, 35% Merlot, and 30% Gaglioppo