Description
Tuscan Red IGT (Typical Geographical Indication) wine and jewel in the company’s crown, made from Sangiovese grapes with a small percentage of Merlot. The fermentation period lasts for about 15 days, after which the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 14 months; further aging takes place in the bottle for a period of six months. The red wine obtained is characterized by an intense aroma, softened by hints of precious wood, with a very fine ruby red colour. The palate is balanced with a delicate aftertaste of red fruits.
It is also available in a 1.5 litre magnum bottle.
Denomination: | Rosso di Toscana, I.G.T. Il Casino di Bellavista |
Grapes: | Sangiovese 85% – Merlot 15% |
Production area: | Bucine (AR) – Toscana |
Vineyards area: | 1.5 H. |
Altitude: | 330 asl south exposure |
Plant breeding way: | Spurred Cordon |
Planting density: | 4.000 plants/ha |
Yeld/Hectar (Wine): | 40 Hectolitres |
Harvest period: | End of October |
Winemaking: | Fermentation maceration of 12/15 days 14 months of ageing in french bay oak barriques 6 months of ageing in bottle |
Organoleptic characteristic: | Alcohol: 13.5% Colour: Ruby red Bouquet: Intense, pleasant, elegant, scenta of vanilla and red fruits Taste/Flavour: Harmonic, well balanced |
Service temperature: | 18° |
Pairing: | Red meat dishes, roast meat, wild meat and aged cheeses |
* From the 2016 Harvest alla wines are organic.