From the Valcolomba estate nestled in the hills that lead down to the Tyrrhenian seacoast it is a true expression of the sunny and wild Tuscan Maremma. It is a complex, supple wine with an innate elegance and imposing structure.
Planted 2006.
2.20 x 0.80 mt
Bilateral cordon with vertical shoot positioning.
Merlot grapes (clones CL181;343; on VCR1 rootstock) meticulously field selected and harvested with other approved varietals.
Wines from this exceptional vintage display generous polyphenolic concentration and power yielding wines of great longevity.
Stainless steel fermentation using selected yeasts for 15-20 days at a temperature of 25-29° C (77-85° F).
18 months into oak barrels of different capacity.
Started at the end of the primary fermentation and continued for 10 days after it was racked off the lees.
Deep ruby red with pomegranate highlights coming from the considerable concentration of anthocyanins.
Intense and complex with floral notes and red berries with hints of vanilla, cloves and licorice.
Full-bodied with flavors that remind of the bouquet. Big, supple structure with well-integrated tannins and a long, persistent finish.
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