i TERRAZZI di FOCARA
Pinot Noir
The “CRU” of Rive. Representing the finest expression of Pinot Noir cultivated on the Focara cliff, since the 2007 harvest the Rive Monte Vineyard has been vinified separately from the other vineyards and bottled under the “Rive” label.
Although small in size, the vineyard is divided into three zones that ripen at different times, with the western slope allowing longer ripening and producing a wine of greater structure. In exceptional vintages, this area is further subdivided, giving rise to the label “i Terrazzi di Focara.”
Designation: Colli Pesaresi DOC Focara Pinot Noir
Production area: Hills of Focara – Monte San Bartolo Natural Park, Municipality of Pesaro
Distance from the coast: 200–800 m
Altitude: 100–150 m a.s.l.
Soil: Calcareous sandstone with high silt content
Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100%
Harvest period: Late August – early September
Harvesting: Hand-picked in 15 kg ventilated crates, cooled using mobile cold storage units
Vinification: Total de-stemming and crushing of grapes at 9°C. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for about 7 days. Fermentation in tanks with delestage, remontage, and punching down for about 15 days. Fermentation at controlled temperature (max 30°C).
Aging: 12 months in barriques
Alcohol: 14.0% Vol
Available formats: 0.75 L
Serving temperature: 17°C
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