Classification
Forlì Typical Geographical Indication (IGT).

Type of grapes
Sangiovese 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Raboso del Piave 5%.

Area of production
Nespoli (177 m. - 536 ft. a.s.l.) - Cusercoli in a clayey ground.

Alcoholic content
13-14% vol.

Maturation
Inside new Allier English oak's barriques (225 litres) for twelve months, followed by further refinement inside bottles for one year, in the cellar at a constant temperature.

Sensorial characteristics
sight: red ruby colour, intense and bright.
smell: intense and persistent perfume, with inkling of under-growth fruits and spices.
taste: warm with smooth tannins and a still fresh nuance.

_ Good harmonious balance. Excellent total structure. It may be aged for a prolonged time.

Gastronomic combinations
Roasted red meat, noble poultry, venison, game and all great cuisine dishes.

Service temperature
18° C.

How to serve
Open the bottle a little time before serving.

Information
The name of the wine originates from the village located near the Middle Age Castle of Cusercoli (1100 - 1150). This castle was enlarges during the centuries 1200 - 1400, and became a Baronial palace where resided the Giaggiolo, a branch of the Malatesta Family, and afterwards it became the residence of the Counts of Cusercoli, Guidi of Bagno.