TINTILIA
TINTILIA DEL MOLISE DOC

Tintilia is a black-skinned grape indigenous to the small region of Molise. It is grown in very small quantities. Tintilia wines tend to a rich, ruby red in color and are full-bodied, with evident, yet soft, tannins.

100% TINTILIA

Because of its low productivity, many Tintilia vineyards had been abandoned and this peculiar grape variety risked falling into oblivion, until recently a select number of quality producers from Molise invested in growing Tintilia grapes and in making quality varietal wines from such grapes.

It's a full-bodied, soft and velvety, with a perfect blend of flavors of plum and undergrowth and hints of leather and liquorice, deep ruby red color with purple hues.

WINE-FOOD PAIRING
For its structure, it accompanies rich dishes, especially white and red meats, game and aged cheeses. Serving temperature: 18° C.

Vine Tintilia
Area of production Molise
Altitude 300-350 mt.
Soil type Clay
Planting Trellis of 4.400 vines per hectare
Average age of vines 22 years
Surface area of vineyard 5 ha
Production per hectare 80 q.li
Harvest October
Vinification maceration in contact with peels for about one month
Malolactic fermentation complete
Refining part in barrels and steel vats - 6 months in bottle
Production 8.000 bottles