A Filippo - 750ml

Toscana IGT

Intense: humus aromas, rounded and softened by light notes of blackberry jam which overwhelm the underlying spicy tones. Chocolate notes on the finish. In hot vintages more intense aromas of fruit, mainly blueberry and cassis

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Appellation

Toscana IGT

Production

2,666 - 8,000 bottles for year

Grape Variety

100% Merlot

Vine Age

20 years

Soil Composition

Pliocene sands

Training System

Spur-pruned cordon

Vineyard Location and Exposure

Central Tuscany, 280 m a.s.l., south-east exposure

Vinification

Maceration and fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature for 4 days. Malolactic fermentation.

Aging

Refined in new French oak barriques (medium toasted) for 18 months

Color

Deep ruby red

Bouquet

Intense: humus aromas, rounded and softened by light notes of blackberry jam which overwhelm the underlying spicy tones. Chocolate notes on the finish. In hot vintages more intense aromas of fruit, mainly blueberry and cassis

Taste

Full body with soft and elegant tannins. In hot vintages more deep and structured

Food Pairings

Pecorino cheese, beefsteak. In hot vintages: duck, horse, deer and roe deer

Serving Temperature

18°C

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