50 e 50 - Avignonesi
Varietal: The Merlot is sourced by Avignonesi from the vineyards located to the north-east of the historic town of Montepulciano. The Sangiovese comes from Capannelle, in Gaiole in Chianti, in the heart of Chianti Classico.
Soil: Clay rich soils of marine origin.
Practice: Dry Extract: gr / liter
Appellation: Toscana IGT Production: 1100 cs
Alcohol %: 13.5 ph:
Residual Sugar: gr / liter Acidity: gr / liter
Tasting Notes:
Deep, ruby red color. Aromas of dried cranberries and black cherries intertwine with scents Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices. The flavor is rich, enveloping and long lingering with a long and balsamic finish. This elegant blend of Merlot and Sangiovese is perfect for long ageing in the bottle.
Vinification: Merlot alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature and maceration on the skins for 20- 25 days. Sangiovese 10 days temperature-controlled maceration.
Aging: Merlot 225 lt oak barrique. Sangiovese: barrique and 30 hl wooden vats
Food Pairing: Game, Roasted meat, Red Meat, Strong Cheese
Accolades
2015 94 pts J. Suckling