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2018
The name Varvàra is in honor of Baroness Varvàra Wrangler, wife of Count Ugolino della Gherardesca and great-grandmother of Count Federico Zileri Dal Verme, the current owner.
This wine was born from the desire to develop a more immediate product while continuing to give importance to the fruit.
60%Cabernet Sauvignon
20%Merlot
20%Cabernet Franc
From 2016 we have introduced the Cabernet Franc that seams the ideal partner in marriage Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot. The bouquet turn to more spicy-refreshing notes, on same full-bodied exciting taste.
Handpicked grapes, selected again before the destemming.
Delicate process mainly trough pump over of the juice. The maceration in 2016 was quite long.
In 500 liters Barrels.
Soil
Calcareous with pH 8, mix of Clay-sand-limestone. Dark brown color
Production Area
Vineyards are placed on a hill at 70m over the sea level. Oriented towards the sea, full sun from the morning to the evening
Density Plantation
6500 plants/hectare
Yield
7500 kg/hectare
Gambero Rosso
3 bicchieri
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