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 |
| 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. |
