Description
Type
Merlot IGT Tuscany
Grape Varieties
100% Merlot
Production area
Montespertoli (Florence)
Alcohol content
14,50% vol.
Vinification and aging
Hilly terrain, clayey-limestone, deep, rich in marine fossils and skeleton with presence of sandy and marly schists. South-east exposure. A Mediterranean climate, with marine winds and protected by Montalbano and good temperature variations during grape maturation.
FERMENTATION: Alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days at a temperature of 20-25°C, followed by maceration for 25-30 days at 28-29°C in stainless steel, with pumping over and delestage techniques. Subsequent malolactic fermentation, racking, and sulfiting.
AGING: Ages for 12-14 months in French oak barriques, medium toasting, approximately 50% new wood. Refines for 12 months in the bottle
Organoleptic characteristics
Intense ruby color. On the nose, it expresses notes of sweet fruit, spices, herbal sensations, violet, sour cherry, Mediterranean scrubland. On the palate, it is elegant and structured. It finishes with fruit, spices, and balsamic notes.
