Rosso di Toscana "Leo"

IGT

Lively

12.00 €

incl. VAT

Variety

Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) together with autoctone grape varieties.

Production

Montepulciano

Yield per hectare

about 80 quintals/ha

Soil

Medium texture and sandy loam soils.

Planting system

Spurred cordon

Density

about 4000-5000 plants per hectare.

Annual Production

about 6.000 btl

Fermentation

The grapes from our vineyards are harvested from the second half of September until the first ten days of October. The duration of fermentation and maceration, which takes place at a controlled temperature of 26-30 ° C, in steel tanks, is about 15-25 days with intense pumpover and delestage in the first days which become shorter and softer towards the end. Continuous tastings establish the moment of racking. After some scheduled decanting, the wine performs the malolactic fermentation in steel tanks.

Ageing Process

In oak barrels of various essence and capacity. Before being sold, it is refined in the bottle.

Ageing Potential

5/7 years

Tasting Notes

Bright red with light garnet shades. soft and persistent bouquet with fruity and liquorice notes. Well balanced, velvety and harmonious to taste

Pairings

It pairs well with red meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.

Service Temperature

16/18°C

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