Principe Spinelli
| Type: | Red |
|---|---|
| Classification: | Typical Geographical Indication of Calabria. |
| Vine: | Gaglioppo |
| Production area: | Calabria, east centre in the province of Crotone, in Cirò Marina “Timpa Bianca” resort. |
| Soil: | white clay |
| Altimetry: | from 50 to 100 metres above sea level. |
| Plant breeding system: | espalier with a density of understocks of 5600 plants per hectare. |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, with mild winters and warm and dry summers |
| Grape harvest: | manual, end of October |
| Yield per hectare of grapes: | 60-70 quintals |
| Vinification: | traditional fermentation with 8-12 days steeping, drawing off and soft pressing. |
| Ripening: | two months in bottles at a controlled temperature. |
| Refining: | one month in bottles at a controlled temperature |
| Tasting: | |
| Colour: | ruby red |
| Scent: | intens and persistent |
| Flavour: | soft with fused tannins. |
| Alcoholic degree: | 13,5% vol. |
| Gastronomic coupling: | accompanied by red meats and seasoned cheese. |
| Service temperature: | 17-18 °C. |