| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Tuscany |
| Wine Type |
Red |
| Grape Variety |
100% Merlot |
| Vineyard Location |
Monticello Amiata, Tuscany |
| Soil |
Clay rich in salts and limestone deposits |
| Harvest |
Hand Harvested Grapes |
| Vinification |
Stainless Steel tank with temperature control below 26 degrees |
| Aging |
French tonneaux and further 6 months in bottles |
| Organic Certifications |
CCPB EU Organic and USA Made with Organic Grapes |
| Environmentally Friendly |
Biodynamic Farming |
| Alcohol Vol |
14.0% |
| Color |
Intense ruby red. |
| Aroma |
Complex nose with red cherries, raspberries and red berries, hearthy and leafy notes. Some sweet spices like vanilla and cinnamon reminds of well integrated oak aging |
| Taste |
The attack is lively and vibrant. Medium tannins well balanced by high acidity. Good nose-mouth flavor resonance with a fresh and clean finish makes the wine complex yet easy to drink |
| Food Pairing |
Charcuteries, pork and wild boar. Salmon, Tuna, Cod |
| Serving Temperature |
16° C. / 60.8° F |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0.75 |
| Association |
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