Turritella refines in the Adriatic Sea, 38 meters deep and 4.5 nautical miles from the Molise coast. The strong spicy notes, typical of the vine, are thus enhanced by refinement in the sea. Wine name Turritella Denomination Tintilia del Molise Rosso – Controlled Designation of Origin Tintilia grape variety 100% Molise Area – San Martino in Pensilis (CB) Altitude 300 m above sea level Nature of the soil Well structured and rich in skeleton Spurred cordon and Guyot training system Density 4,200 vines/hectare Yield per hectare 60 quintals/hectare Harvest Second half of September Vinification Maceration for a minimum of 15 days on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature with frequent pumping over and délestages. Soft pressing. Malolactic entirely carried out. Wine maturation 18 months in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. A few months of bottle refinement follow Aging at sea The bottles, carefully encapsulated, are placed on the seabed in steel cages, where they remain cradled by the harmonic currents of the sea at a pressure of approximately 4.8 atmospheres, with a constant temperature between 10/13°C. The resurfacing takes place, with every delicacy and with controlled decompression, after a period varying between 6 and 10 months in relation to the marine and seasonal weather conditions. Underwater winery in the Adriatic Sea, Termoli (CB), Molise – Underwater location 38 meters deep and 4.5 nautical miles from the coast. Submarine plant Steel cages (eco-sustainable Cobalt cage system) on sandy seabed. Limited production of n. 600 bottles of 750 ml. Organoleptic notes The wine appears ruby ​​red in color with still violet nuances. On the nose the aromas are intense, fine, with a dominance of red fruits alternating with balsamic, herbaceous and spicy notes: clear artichoke and black peppercorns. In the mouth the dense and velvety tannic texture is supported by excellent freshness. Long tasting finish with balsamic and spicy returns. Food pairings Accompanies first courses, mature cheeses, red meat second courses and typical dishes of traditional cuisine. Sale reserved for CEE countries only