Toscana Rosso Pepita, Claudia Ferrero

TOSCANA ROSSO PEPITA 

I.G.T.

Production area

Maremma, Montenero d'Orcia. Hilly lands at about 300m above sea level. The soil is rich in clay and of low fertility. Spacing: 2,35 x 0,90 m. Surface: 2 ha

Grapes

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano and Alicante. Manual harvest, with accurate grape selection of the best bunches

Vinification

Separate fermentation of the 4 varieties in short and wide stainless steel tanks of 37hl, at temperatures below 28°C

Aging

12 months in mainly used 225 liter barrels and 500 liters tonneaux. The blend is made one month before bottling

Colour

Intense and young purple red

Bouquet

The peppery taste of the Alicante and the pyrazines of the Cabernet are dominating, framed in noble spices from the barrelsexpressive fruit of Sangiovese variety is very clear

Taste

NInviting with the sweetness of the Merlot that is well balanced by the structure of the Montepulciano. The tasty fruit is leading to a long and involving aftertaste

Serving temperature

16-18°C