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Toscana IGT Rosato
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Production zone: Scansano – Maremma Toscana;
Grape variety: Sangiovese, and Ciliegiolo;
Available vintage: 2018;
Alcohol content: 12,5 %;
Total polyphenols: – mg/l;
Vineyard elevation: 270 m a.s.l.;
Soil type: volcanic with high percentage of gravel;
Age of the vineyard: 19 anni;
Planting density: 4.700 piante/HA;
Yield per Ha: 80 QL/HA;
Vine training method: Cordon spur pruning and guyot;
Harvesting period: Second half of September;
Grape harvest: 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;
Vinification: 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. Further maturing in the bottle from the April after the harvest onwards;
Tasting notes: 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 risottos, with some salamis, white meats and vegetable dishes, as well as desserts and fruit;
Serving temperature: 12°C.
