Winemakers

Roberto Lavina

Technical Data

Acidity
5.3

Alcohol
13%

Sugar
2.8 g/L

I Magredi

I Magredi

Cabernet Sauvignon Friuli Grave DOC 2017

Background

I Magredi was founded in 1968 by Otello Tombacco as a fruit farm with cultivation of fruit trees and vineyards; in the late 80’s Michelangelo Tombacco, Otello’s son, chooses to cultivate only vineyards and to build the winery. The company symbol is the circular vineyard with the rows of vines arranged like rays, it calls to mind the symbol of the company and heart planet.

Appellation

Friuli Grave, Italy

Varietal Composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage Notes

The unusually warm weather of July and August didn’t negatively affect the harvest: thanks to vineyards practices like the controlled defoliation we managed to protect the grapes and respect our quality standards.

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in contact with the skins for 8/10 days at a temperature of 20-25° C. Aging in steel containers at a controlled temperature of 12-13° C.

Tasting Notes

The wine has a deep ruby red color and slightly herbaceous fragrances with raspberry and cherry hints; the finish is spicy. The palate is dry, full, extremely elegant confirming the fruity taste found at the nose.