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Mastronicola

Nocera DOC — Grand Cru of the Furnari Hills

Tasting notes

This Grand Cru of the Furnari hills represents the dream of the Cambria estate: to bring back to life the Nocera of the Mastronicola Estate, a prized grape variety already loved by Julius Caesar. It shows a deep ruby red. Born from expert winemaking and ageing in barrique, it stands out for its purity, softness and authenticity. The nose offers notes of blueberries, blackberries and undergrowth with smoky nuances; on the palate it is structured, enveloping and silky, with long persistence.

Technical sheet

Origin

Furnari (ME), Cinque Fontane Estate

Grapes

100% pure Nocera

Classification

Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC)

Soil

Medium-textured, tending to calcareous

Altitude

110 metres a.s.l.

Vineyards

Spurred cordon. Green pruning removing about 40% of the grapes.

Vines per hectare

4,000

Average yield

40/60 q/ha

Harvest

By hand, mid-September.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are macerated at controlled temperature, for the first 24 hours at 12°C, slowly rising to 28°C. The grapes are gently pressed. Ageing takes place in French oak casks from 225 to 3,000 litres for 14 months; after bottling it rests at controlled temperature for about 6 months.

Alcohol content

14%

Serving temperature

18–20°C

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