ROSSO No.1
IGT Toscana Rosso
NV
Grapes were selected by hand from each vineyard site with its unique combination of grape variety, soil-type and position. Each component is fermented and aged separately until the moment of blending. The wines are then carefully chosen and, through multiple trials, combined. The resulting wine is then further aged to give complexity, balance and harmony. By blending across 2 or 3 vintages, and multiple vineyards and grape varieties, each release of Rosso №1 is optimized for balance, harmony and drinkability. Best consumed within 3-5 years of release.
Aromatic notes of cherry, herbs and dark hedgerow fruits with touches of spice and toasted oak. Medium bodied with fine, elegant tannins and persistent mouth watering fruit. Combines well with a wide range of dishes from proschiutto to pizza and more.
Vintage
2018 - 81%, 2016 - 11%, 2015 - 8%
Agriculture
Organic - сertified + uncertified
Vineyard (year planted, altitude a.s.l.)
30% Pozzuole (2001, 400m), Castel del Piano
30% Podere Bugnanese East (2005, 400m), Seggiano
15% Poggio Trevvalle (2003,70m) Arcille
10% Montebendico (2001, 450m), Castel del Piano
6% Cerretino (1983, 450m), Castel del Piano
5% Poggiarello (1974, 350m) Seggiano
4% Montecatini (1974, 370m), Seggiano
Grape Variety
69% Sangiovese
15% Cabernet-Franc
14% Merlot
2% Other
Yield
Grapes: 1kg per plant
Wine: 48 hl/ha
Harvest
By hand into 18kg crates
Mid-september to mid-october
Winemaking
Native yeasts, small stainless steel tanks
Pump-over and manual cap submersion (pigeage)
21-35 days maceration on skins
Ageing
Average 12 months in oak barrels
Classification
IGT Toscana Rosso
Alcohol
14% by volume
Quantity Produced
8000 bottles (75cl)