
Intense purple red.
Cherry notes emerge on the nose with hints of small dried red fruits.
In the mouth it is well balanced, full bodied with a pleasantly elegant finish. It goes well with game, grilled meats and savory dishes of the Italian tradition.
Name | Leonardo da Vinci Vitruviano Governo all'Uso Toscano 2018 |
Wine type | Red still |
Classification |
IGT Toscano o Toscana
|
Year | 2018 |
Format | 0,75 l Standard |
Country |
Italy
|
Region | Tuscany |
Grapes | 30% Merlot, 70% Sangiovese |
Location | Tuscan hills |
Vinification | Following a soft pressing of the grapes, fermentation takes place in steel containers at a controlled temperature of 27 ° C for at least 7 days. Sangiovese and Merlot grapes are vinified separately, and are blended in November. |
Aging | Only in January/ early February are the dried Merlot grapes added to the blend, which will continue its maturation in steel tanks for another three months. |
Alcohol | 12.50% by volume |