IL TOSCO - SANGIOVESE RED WINE

In the Etrurian times, Tuscany was the cradle of the grapevine and of wine in Italy, because its land and micro-climate have always been especially suitable for that kind of cultivation. Being a Tuscan IGT, means to represent this land in its essence. The main vines which compose this wine are Sangiovese. It is a wine with a moderate alcoholic strength, good balance, harmonious and with a pleasant colour. A typical wine, suitable for every-day meal.

CLASSIFICATION: Sangiovese Red WineGRAPES: SangioveseCOLOUR & BOUQUET: Beautiful ruby-red, typical fragrance, full-bodied. MEAL SUGGESTIONS: Suitable for the complete daily menu.ALC/VOL : Alcol: 12,5 % vol.

Name: Il Tosco

First year of production: 1993

Production area: San Gimignano (SI), Italia

Exposure vineyard: South

Altimetry: 330 Meters above sea level

Density of the system: 5000 plants / Ha

Harvest period: beginning of October

Aging Material: Cement Tank

Period of bottling: February

Service Temperature: 18-20°

Classification: Sangiovese Red Wine

Average number of bottles: 30.000

Grapes: Sangiovese 100%

Yeld per hectare: 9 t/ha

Pruning system: Cordone speronato

Age of the vineyard: 10 years

Material fermentation tanks: Steel Tank with controlled temperature

Vinification:  In steel with indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature

Aging capacity: Good

Package: 750ml