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
I Vini di Veronelli
Gigi Brozzoni
Wine Advocate
Monica Larner
WinesCritic.com
Raffaele Vecchione
Wine Enthusiast
James Suckling
James Suckling
Falstaff
Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler
Vinous
Antonio Galloni