Syrah
Rosso
A ready-to-drink Syrah originating from younger vines, a wine with ageing potential of at least 5-6 years. Deep shiny red; fragrant brushwood nose; blackberry, balsamic and spicy notes, licorice root (reglisse), silky tannins and fresh length.
Appellation
Toscana IGT
Variety
Syrah
Vineyard site / Altitude
Manzano hills, Cortona / 290—330m a.s.l.
Vineyard surface / Plant year
8 parcels, total 12 hectares / 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004
Plants per hectare / Training system
7,500—9,000 plants per hectare / cordon spur
Soil
Clay / Sand
Harvest
End of August - first ten days of September
Vinification
5 days of maceration on the skins, fermentation in steel
Aging
15 months between steel and cement
Annual production
60.000 bottles
First vintage
2010
Certification
Organic Wine (QCertificazioni)
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