TEST
2018
Basic Information
Description
ROSÈ is a beautiful fruity, elegant and dry wine. It is light in color and alcohol and has a crisp finish. It’s 100% Merlot and all grapes come from our vineyards in the Maremma. With no mashing contact time, the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures then remains on lees for three months.
Denomination
IGT Rosato Toscana
Varieties
100% Merlot
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
20.08.18 - 21.08.18
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 12,5%; total acidity: 6‰
Temperature of fermentation
16°
Must contact
Up to 18 days
Maturing
3 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks
Bottle ageing
a few months
First year of production
2014
Ageing potential
Up to 5 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note
Aromas of peonies, white pepper and citrus. Light body, bright acidity and a fruity finish.
Perfect with
Aperitif, salads, crustaceans, seafood and poultry.
Awards
Vinous
Antonio Galloni
James Suckling
James Suckling