Letizia: berrylike, elegant and full of finesse
versatile and lively – like Villa Caviciana
IGT Lazio Rosso
Letizia is a typical Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon and shows lots of strength and pedigree. With its subtle sweetness, the wine remains typically Italian with richness and creaminess.
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot |
| Vineyards | Vineyard in the township of Gradoli, altitude between 500 and 550 metres |
| Vinification | Separate varietal fermentation for approx. 14 days in a steel tank at a controlled temperature (24° bis 28°C) |
| Maturation | Separately by grape varieties, 16 months in a barrique (mainly French oak), assemblage at the end of the maturation process |
| Tasting notes | Spicy fruity nose, dense body in the mouth, a very tight-knit palate with plenty of powerful full flavour, interplay of sweet dark berry extract and fine acidity in the finish |
| Goes with | Dark meat, venison, stews |
| Awards | Gold (95 PAR points) at the International Organic Wine Award 2017, very good (three stars) at the Wines from Italy 2015 tasting competition of the gourmet magazine Selection |
| Name | In his work The Baths of Lucca, Heinrich Heine created the character of the courtesan Letizia, who runs a charming bordello. |
Letizia is excellent!
