Tuscany Red IGT
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From an ancient and almost forgotten grape variety, the emotions of a bygone era are revived in our goblet.
AREA OF PRODUCTION
Valdarno di Sopra, south of the Pratomagno Massif.
LOGO IN THE BOTTLE
The symbol on the label, the company’s logo, depicts in a stylized way the interweaving of cosmic and earthly forces.
FIRST YEAR OF BOTTLING
2011
VINEYARD TREATMENTS
All organic, with maximum commitment to the use of natural substances according to the principle that plants can be cared for and improved by other plants.
Is AGRICULTURE CERTIFIED ORGANIC ?
Yes
IS THE WINE CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Yes
GRAPES USED.
100% Colorino del Valdarno
PROVENANCE OF THE GRAPES
Butterfly Vineyard, rows 6-11
VINEYARDS
Spurred cordon/guyot vines with planting spacing 220/230 x 0.8/1 m. Medium-textured, siliceous soils with good drainability.
COLLECTION
Manual harvest in small perforated boxes, last decade of September.
DESTEMMING AND CRUSHING
Extremely soft without crushing the berries.
FERMENTATION
It takes place spontaneously after alcoholic fermentation within the month of November.
MACERATION
3-4 days
PRESSING
Extremely soft not exceeding 1 bar with a central diaphragm pneumatic press.
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
It takes place spontaneously after alcoholic fermentation within the month of November.
REFINING
French oak barriques (at least 6 months) and steel.
OENOLOGICAL ADDITIVES AND SULFUR LEVEL
No extraneous products are added to the grapes except for a small amount of sulfur dioxide. Total sulfur dioxide is less than 30 mg/l.
BOTTLING
It is done at the most favorable time through a semi-automatic bottling chain designed for the specific needs of the winery.
TYPE OF BOTTLES
Bordeaux “med,” weight not exceeding 500 grams.
TASTING
It shows a dark ruby red color, deep, impenetrable and almost viscous in the glass. At first olfactory approach, notes of red fruits, such as ripe cherries, blueberries and black currants, emerge. These fruity scents are followed by a bouquet of spices, including black pepper and cinnamon. Along with the fruity and spicy notes, subtle floral nuances can be perceived, with hints of violets and red roses. The combination of these aromatic notes creates a complex and inviting aroma. On tasting, Colorino del Valdarno in purity reveals its personality. Red fruits remain in the foreground, with cherry in evidence, followed by aromas of blueberries, raspberries and black currants. The presence of important but well-integrated tannins gives the wine a solid structure but at the same time enveloping and pleasant to the palate.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS
Despite its structure, this is a wine with a wide range of pairings, including with dishes with wild aromas (wild boar). Try it with homemade blackberry cobbler.
AGING POTENTIAL
It can be enjoyed right away, but has the potential to age for at least 4-6 years, during which time it will be further enriched in complexity and structure.
RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° 20° C
NOTES
Please note that the information on the data sheet may vary slightly depending on the specific vintage of the wine.
Starting with the 2022 vintage, the label has been changed.
