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Tenuta Mosole, Veneto


‘Hora Sexta’


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Hora Sexta which in Latin means sixth hour or to the Romans ‘Noon’!

Hora Sexta is also the name of this Carmenere and Cabernet Franc blend [80%/20%].  These two varietals have been grown for generations in the northeast area of Italy.
Soil: Clay
Region: Eastern Veneto
DOC area: Lison Pramaggiore
Growing system: Guyot with 5.500 vines per ha.
Time of Harvest: End of September
Vinification: Traditional floating cap with pumping over once a day for 10 days.
Maturation/Ageing: In French oak barriques of 225 litres for twelve months.
Characteristics: A ruby red wine with an intense and elegant aroma and a slight scent of grass, wild berries reminding of mint and cacao. It has well framed tannins on a smooth structure. After taste in accordance to the bouquet.
Evolution: Depends on the year, typically the ideal maturity occurs from the 3rd year
Serving Temperature: 18° C.
Alcohol by Volume: 13,50%