BUTTAFUOCO DELL'OLTREPÒ PAVESE DOC
Buttafuoco Storico
Vigna Sacca del Prete
Oaked still red wine suited for long ageing
An ambitious field blend of four indigenous grapes from the Sacca del Prete vineyard that benefits from favorable and peculiar growing conditions (orientation, soil type, slope and microclimate).
Our winery is member of the Buttafuoco Storico Club, an association that promote the appreciation of this traditional Oltrepò Pavese wine: only wines that achieve a minimum score of 80 out of 100 assigned from the Club technical commission can be bottled in the special branded bottle of the Club. The commission uses the tasting sheet of the International Union of Oenologists.
Grapes
Croatina (60%)
Barbera (30%)
Ughetta di Canneto (5%)
Uva Rara (5%)
Ageing
30 months in oak
12 months in the bottle
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red colour; complex bouquet with aromas of alcohol-soaked red fruits, spices, coffee and balsamic overtones; warm and full bodied on palate.
Pairings
Great with game, grilled, roasted or stewed red meat. Perfect with mixed boiled meats. Try it also with medium-ripe cheese.
To be served at 18 °C.