Clai Ottocento Crni

Organic red wine blend made by a renowned winemaker Giorgio Clai. Blend of Refosco and Merlot, where Merlot gives fruit and softness and Refosco keeps acidity and freshness. Together, they make up for a beautifully balanced and elegant wine with long lasting finish. Wine is fermented and macerated at 30 degrees Celsium in open large wooden barrels for about a month, using only natural yeasts. During this time, the wine goes through alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and its punched down 3 times a day. After the fermentation, the wine is pressed and put for ageing for at least 2 years in large oak vats of 1000-2500l.

 

Vinification:

Grape varietal: Refosco, Merlot
Viticulture: organic
Free sulfur dioxide: 16 mg/L
Category: dry red wine
Yield per wine: 1 – 1,5 kg
Total dry extract: 27,2 g/L
Vintage: 2016
Harvested by hand
Reducing sugar: 2,3 g/L
Alcohol content:15%
Harvest time: September
Wine growing area: Western Istria, Croatia
Total acidity: 5,7 g/L
Soil composition: Dark, heavy clay
pH: 3,67