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"MORATO", ROSSO LAZIO, IGT, 2002
Azienda Vitivincola Strade Vigne del Sole
Strade Vigne Del Sole
Strade Vigne del Sole, was founded in 1704 by Paolo Cugini. Today, the winery is still in the care of the Cugini family, seven generations later, by Alessandro and Antonio Cugini. The 62-acre estate of Strade del Sole is located south of Rome in the Castelli Romani area. Antonio has dedicated his life to the rediscovery of ancient Roman vines that disappeared centuries ago. The Tor de' Passeri grape variety used to be very common in Roman times.

Tasting notes: Extremely unusual. Dark red fruit laced with licorice and tarry notes.
Region: Latium (Lazio)
Classification: Lazio IGT
Area of Production: Grottaferrata - Valle Marciana (RM)
Grape Variety: 100% Tor Dè Passeri
 Soil: Stratified soil of volcanic origin
Average Age of Vines: 35 years
Trellising System: Pendolino "Cugini"
Spacing of Plants: 1.50 x 2.20 m
Production per Acre: 2.23 tons
Vinification Technique: Temperature controlled fermentation at 23º C for one month.
Maturation: 4 years in barrels
 Total Acidity:  5.0 g/l
Residual Sugar: 0
PH: 2.5
Alcohol: 14%
Total Cases Produced:  1,660