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, 12 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 (93 PAR points) at the International Organic Wine Award 2018, Prize-winner at The WineHunter Award 2018 (Rosso) |
Name | In his work The Baths of Lucca, Heinrich Heine created the character of the courtesan Letizia, who runs a charming bordello. |