Sterparo
Sterparo vineyard takes its name from a plot of land about 4 kilometres from Prossedi, under Roccasecca dei Volsci, at 80 metres of altitude. It was planted to Sangiovese, Barbera and Merlot in 1950. It faces south-east and is situated beside the Amaseno river. All recent plantings have been made from massal selections from within the original vineyard. The first vintage was 1998.
Data Sheet
Type of wine: Red wine produced from vineyards cultivated using sustainable farming methods and now being converted to organic.
Denomination: Lazio Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Grape Varieties: 40% Sangiovese, 40% Barbera, 20% Merlot
Production area: 4 kilometres from Prossedi, beside the river Amaseno, in the Sterparo vineyard
Soil: From an original flood plain, the soils are clay with lime, rich in organic material, with some iron, alluvial graves and with a large percentage of sandy scheletro. The river Amaseno’s passage here through the centuries has contributed to the soil’s fertility.
Plants per hectare: 4,000
Training system: Guyot
Vineyard age: Planted in 1950 with some additions in the early 2000s
Harvest: Manual, by the end of September
Vinification: After the selected grapes have been crushed and de-stemmed, fermentation begins between 28-30°C. The maceration takes place in small oak barrels (of 33 quintals) for 16-20 days with daily punching down and over. In March-April the new wine is transferred to French barriques (new and second-passage); after 18 to 20 months of aging the wine is assembled and bottled. It is then bottle-fined for at least 6 to 8 months before being sold.
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