Red Fox Wine

The wine is very original because it derives from a vine, unknown to most people, the Coda di Volpe Rossa ; this grape has practically disappeared in Irpinia.

The Coda di Volpe Rossa variety is still present in some strains in Irpinia since the vines cultivated for family use have preserved its removal; in fact, the vines are generally conducted in the traditional forms of starseto (pergola avellinese), radial or foot.

Its name derives from the Latin “Cauda Vulpium”, due to the characteristic shape of the long, tapered and compact bunch that recalls the tail of the fox.

It is a vine with medium yields and is also sensitive to adverse weather conditions. The harvest period usually coincides with the last two weeks of September or the first ten days of October. Particular attention is paid to the extraction phase as it is rich in phenols.

Large cluster of pyramidal grapes.

It can be used as a table grape (once it was customary to hang the bunches to dry) or for the production of Coda di Volpe Rossa wine, an intense ruby red nectar with orange reflections, characterized by a warm and enveloping flavor, with a certain tannins, which leave a final bitter sensation in the mouth.

On the nose there are notes of red fruits, black cherry and strawberry but also of spices and vanilla.

DATA SHEET:

Fertilizers (type and frequency): no Harvest start date: mid-November also early December Harvest method: manual in crates Use of grapes purchased from third parties: no Certifications: organic

Pressing method: manual press
Vinifiers in (material): plastic tubs

Maceration (duration and temperature, specify if controlled): 15-20 days
Sulfur dioxide and / or ascorbic acid (quantity and time of addition): max 5g at the end of fermentation
Use of selected yeasts: no
Stabilization methodology: none
Filtrations (if yes, type): no
Clarification (if yes, type): no

Possible aging in steel: no
Possible aging in cask or barrique (type, capacity and number of steps): 24 months in exhausted French oak barrels
Possible refinement in the bottle (duration): 12 months
Any corrections: no
Use of concentrated must / rectified concentrated must: no
Use of concentrator: no
Practices of "bloodletting": no
Grape / wine yield (%): 70%

Alcoholic strength: 14