DIANA
Rosé Wine Maremma Toscana Doc
DIANA Rosè Wine
Denominazione: DOC Maremma Toscana
Production zone: Scansano – Tuscan Maremma
Grape variety: Sangiovese
Harvesting year: 2023
Alcohol content: 13 %
PRODUCTION AREA:
Gentle hills exposed to the Grecale and Maestrale winds
Vineyard elevation: 270 m a.s.l.
Soil type: sandstone with high percentage of gravel
THE VINEYARD:
Grapes exclusively from the San Pellegrino vineyard, so named as legend has it that the saint stopped in the area during his pilgrimages.
Grown organically without the use of pesticides, the grapes are treated when necessary with limited quantities of copper and sulphur and fed with organic substances, earthworm humus and green manure.
Age of the vineyard: 22 years old
Planting density: 4,700 plants/HA
Yield per Ha: 80 QL/HA
Vine training method: Capovolto Toscano
HARVEST:
Picking time: half of September just before perfect phenolic ripening.
Picking method: the grapes are always picked by hand and placed into small crates. During the harvest dry ice is added in order to lower the temperature and protect the grapes from oxydation.
WINEMAKING METHOD:
Red grapes vinified using traditional white wine methods
Whole grapes are gently and slowly pressed to ensure that the juices remain in contact with the skins, drawing out precious aromas. The drained must is transferred into temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats where a static clarifying process takes place followed by fermentation using native yeasts.
Malolactic fermentation: not performed
AGEING: in stainless-steel on the fine lees for 5 months with periodicals batonnage.
FURTHER MATURING: in the bottle from the April after the harvest onwards.
DESCRIPTION: luminous, full cherry pink, it releases wild strawberry and raspberry aromas and pale rose floral notes. On the palate, its releases charming fruity notes enlivened with savoury and crisp nuances.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with fish starters, rich but delicate dishes such as risotto, with some salamis, white meats and vegetable dishes, as well as desserts and fruit.
Recommended serving temperature: 12°