BUTTAFUOCO DELL'OLTREPÒ PAVESE DOC
Buttafuoco Storico
Vigna Solenga
Oaked still red wine suited for long ageing
An ambitious field blend of four indigenous grapes from the Solenga vineyard. This vineyard was bought in 1814 by our ancestors and it’s the oldest of our estate.
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
7 months in bottle
Tasting notes
Deep ruby red colour; complex nose with notes of alcohol-soaked red fruits, spices, and balsamic hints; full-bodied and round on palate.
Pairings
Excellent with game, wild boar, grilled, boiled, braised or stewed meat. It can be successfully tried also on medium-ripened cheese.
To be served at 18 °C.