RS22 ROSSO (2022)

GROWING

• Merlot: 1.5 hectares of 25-year-old vines

Pignolo: 0.5 hectares of 25-year-old vines

• Soils: Ponca, which is composed of alternating layers of marl and sandstone. A very well-drained soil, suited to the high rainfall level of the region.

• Hand-harvested

WINEMAKING

• Grapes are destemmed and co-fermented with native yeast in 2500L oak vats 

• 8-14 days on the skins with daily plunge down, no added sulphur

• 1 year in large barrels and at least 4 months in bottle before release.

• No sulphur added, no filtration

WHAT'S GOOD?

• The first trial of this cuvée was in 2014 and has been made every year since 2017. 

• RS stands for Rosso Sasa, named after the mastermind behind Radikon. Part of the Linea S. This wine is designed to be enjoyed at an earlier stage

• Blackcurrants with earthy, umami touches of balsamic vinegar and fresh mint. The wine also benefits from the oak aging, with the addition of tobacco leaf and cedar wood

• Serving temperature: 15-18°C

WINE ANALYSIS

• Alcohol: 13.5% 

• Closure: Cork

VOLUME

• 750ML

BODY

• Med+