Silicum - 750ml

Toscana IGT

4,000 - 6,666 bottles for year

50% Merlot, 50% Syrah

15 years

Pliocene sands

Spur-pruned cordon and guyot

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

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

Merlot and Syrah refine together half in new American oak barriques and half in second-use American oak barriques for 14 months

Intense ruby red with violet highlights

Intense fruity bouquet with hints of black berries and spices, including black pepper

Aromas of dark fruit, chocolate and rhubarb. Warming, with average tannic qualities

Roasts, game and non-spicy cheeses

18°C