Faustina: powerful, full-bodied and opulent
versatile and lively – like Villa Caviciana
IGT Lazio Rosso
Faustina is an elegant red wine that excites the palate while its subtle acidity provides a surprising touch of lightness. Aged in the best barrels of Villa Caviciana, it has harmonious body with a mature tannic structure that is in a class of its own.
Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot |
Vineyards | Two vineyards in the township of Gradoli, at an altitude of 400 to 450 metres |
Vinification | Varietal fermentation for approx. 14 days in a steel tank at a controlled temperature (27° bis 30° C) |
Maturation | Separated by grape varieties for 12 months in barrique barrels of French oak, blending at the end of maturation, Prize-winner at The WineHunter Award 2018 (Rosso) |
Tasting notes | Concentrated nose with complex fruit, in the style of a cool Bolgheri, subtle spicy structure in the mouth with fine-grained tannins and an intense effect on the palate, subtle toasty aromas with dark berry extract sweetness in the finish |
Goes with | Entrecôte steak, hearty meat patés, game |
Awards | Gold (93 PAR points) at the International Organic Wine Award 2018 |
Name | The lover described in Goethe’s Roman Elegies is called Faustina. |