Basic Information
Wine
Ilatraia
Year
2021
Description
ILATRAIA is a modern and terroir-typical blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc. A full-bodied wine with freshness, definition and elegance.
Denomination
IGT Rosso Toscana
Varieties
40% Petit Verdot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location
Maremma
Vineyards elevation and exposure
75-175 mt a.s.l.; W-SW exp.
Soils
Sandy loamy, with two-thirds sand and one-third silt and clay.
Climate and microclimate
Mediterranean climate with very hot summers and very mild winters.
Vinification and aging
Harvest
18.8.2021 - 01.10.21
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,65‰
Temperature of fermentation
30-32C°
Must contact
Up to 18 days
Maturing
18 months 1/2 in new, 1/2 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing
12 months
First year of production
2002
Ageing potential
Up to 25 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note
Intense aromas of black fruit. A firm and silky wine with fine tannins and a luscious finish.
Perfect with
Food with balanced, intense flavours, meat and game dishes fried or stewed, poultry such as pigeon or pheasant.
Awards
WinesCritic.com
Raffaele Vecchione
Wine Enthusiast
James Suckling
James Suckling
Falstaff
Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler
Vinous
Antonio Galloni