Orizzonte 2017

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Indicazione Geografica Tipica
GRAPE VARIETY
Petit Verdot 100%
TASTING NOTES
A new reconfirmation for the Donna Olimpia 1898 winery. Orizzonte 2017 is a pure expression of Petit Verdot with graceful balance and great elegance. Notes of cloves and thyme underline the dark fruit, such as blackberries. Medium-bodied, with firm, polished tannins. Fresh finish, uncommon for a 2017. Drink now or uncork in a few years, depending on personal taste. The wine ages in French oak for two years. The 2017 vintage is a limited edition of 2000 bottles, a pleasant surprise characterized by its crispness and cleanliness. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel wine vessels, at emerged cap with daily pumping over, then continues at submerged cap so as to favor the extraction of color and aromas, prolonging maceration for a few days. Malolactic fermentation takes place immediately after alcoholic fermentation. Aging is 24 months in French oak barrels (50% new, 50% one-year old) and 12 months in bottle.
ORIGIN OF THE NAME
Just as without land no new seed germinates, without past the future does not flourish. Look back, look forward. Look over your shoulder, look at the horizon. A double look even more felt by those who have left, by force or by choice, something important behind them. Setting out on a journey to a new horizon.