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Janus
Technical specifications
Janus
Red
Technical specifications

Janus is the quintessential local expression of Sangiovese, embodying all the characteristics of the Umbrian territory. A perfect balance between pulp and acidity, this wine makes for an intensely vibrant and fresh sip.

Vineyard
Classification

Typical Geographical Indication Umbria red 2018.

Grape variety

Sangiovese.

Hectares

0,6

Altitude

280 mt a.s.l.

Soil

Chalky clay with sand and a small percentage of silt.

Orientation

South, South-West

Vine age

21 years.

Planting density

3.400 vines per hectare.

Cultivation method

Spurred cordon and guyot.

Harvest dates

25 September

Harvesting method

Manual.

Agricultural method

No systemic treatment. Copper, sulphur, kaoline and/or zeolite, according to the seasonal developments. Fertilised with self produced vegetal compost and, occasionally, with manure. Soil surface treatments aimed to fight compaction and bury the fertilisation.

Cellar
Yeasts

Indigenous.

Vinification

Maceration on the skins with 50% whole grapes and 50% of grapes pressed in de-stemmer for 25 days, in small pvc containers of 10 hl. During the first week a semi carbonic maceration is being made, without any replacements and punching down.


Malolactic fermentation

Yes

Aging

6 months in stainless steel, followed by another 6 months in 10 hl oak.

Clarification/Filtration

No

Total sulphur

21 mg/lt

Alcoholic gradation

14,50% Vol.

Vintage year on label

Yes

Lot no.

orsojan18

Bottle volume

75 cl

Crates of

6 bottles

Bottles produced

1.260