Tréje comes from the local dialect word for “three”. Native grapes of Aglianico are blended with Merlot and Syrah international vine varieties.
VINE
Merlot, Syrah e Aglianico del Vulture
TYPE OF WINE
Red wine
ALCOHOL
14 % Vol
TRAINIG
Spurred Cordon
HARVEST
Handpicked, beginning of September
WINE-MAKING
Separated vinification in small temperature regulated fermentation vats with daily pressing. Merlot and Syrah are refined in small oak casks for 6 months, while Aglianico is refined for 12 months.
SOIL COMPOSITION
Volcanic – Clay Loam – Calcareous
SIZE
750ml – 3000ml
ANALYTICAL DATA
pH: 3,60
Extract: 34 g/l
Dry
Total acidity: 5,45 g/l
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: persistent deep ruby red to violet.
Bouquet: intensely scented with mature red fruit and decisive hints of redcurrant, blackberry and luscious plum.
Palate: intense, soft and extremely persistent.
GASTRONOMIC ACCOMPANIMENTS
Excellent with elaborate red and white meat dishes, cold sausages and cheeses.