Wines
Rosso Toscana - Preziosaterra igt
The name of this wine, ’precious land’, emphasises how precious our land is to us! A wine in which the typicality of Tuscany is combined with Sangiovese, with the grape variety par excellence in Cortona, Syrah. Spicy notes intertwine with fruity notes, all pleasantly softened by a slight refinement in wood (50% Syrah - 50% Sangiovese).
| VINIFICATION | After the traditional hand-harvesting, with each grape variety kept separate, the berries macerate for 18 days. The must begins fermenting at 20°C and reaches 27°C at pressing-off; malolactic follows in stainless steel. |
| MATURATION | Six months in once- and twice-used French-oak barrels and larger casks, followed by bottle-ageing. |
| SENSORY PROFILE | Appears an intense ruby red. The bouquet releases fragrances of ripe fruit, with dried plum and cherry backed by hints of spice. Well-rounded and smooth on the palate, it exhibits superb depth and weight, and a delicious, full-flavoured finish. |
| SERVING SUGGESTIONS | The wine’s richness and supple tannins make it a fine partner to roasts and grilled meat and game, as well as aged cheeses. |
| ALCOHOL | 13.5 % vol. |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE | 18 °C |
Tenuta Montecchiesi
In Tenuta Montecchiesi, in Cortona, Tuscany, in an area indicated for its qualities, an ‘alberello’, bush-trained, cultivation project is underway.
This type of breeding allows the plant to grow with an all-round exposure to light and sun. The natural and spontaneous growth of the plant is made even freer by strictly manual processing without chemical additives.
It is a new way of looking back at past things, reinforcing them with today's knowledge, experience, and quality.
We wanted to take on an extra responsibility: we decided to guarantee the project's integrity with our word alone.
Toscana
The name of Tuscany is synonymous with its most famous, and probably Italy’s most famous, red wine. Chianti is produced in high volumes and exported worldwide, with a distinctive personality that is difficult to define but that has somehow impressed consumers all over the world. The Sangiovese grape is the key to the region’s success, as the backbone of DOCG wines in Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano. Yet the region’s prestige is today further enhanced by the evolution of the “Super Tuscan”, wines that now rank among some of Italy’s most refined. Failing to slot into any existing DOC or DOCG category, they are now largely classed as Toscana IGT in order to avoid the humble Vino da Tavola category.
