| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Tuscany |
| Wine Type |
Red |
| Grape Variety |
100% Merlot |
| Vineyard Location |
Montespertoli,Tuscany |
| Soil |
Chianti region, rich in galestro, clay and limestone |
| Harvest |
Hand harvesting in boxes |
| Vinification |
Delicate destemming and pressing, long fermentation and maceration in stainless steel vats for 20 days at 26 ° C |
| Aging |
Matures for twelve months in small oak barrels, with batonage twice a month |
| Organic Certifications |
EU Organic, USA Made with Organic Grapes |
| Environmentally Friendly |
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| Alcohol Vol |
14.5 % |
| Color |
Intense ruby red |
| Aroma |
Sweet spicy attack with vanilla chocolate and tobacco flavors. Concentrated flavors such as strawberries puree, crème de cassis, cherries jam |
| Taste |
On the palate medium ripe tannins, remarkable acidity, long lasting aroma of cherries, chocolate and vanilla. |
| Food Pairing |
Braised or stewed meats, spicy meat, wild game, mature cheeses, pasta dishes |
| Serving Temperature |
16° C / 60.8° F in large glasses, to be opened about an hour before. |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0.75 |
| Association |
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