“06” from Svoltacarrozze

Denomination: Indicazione Geografica Tipica Tuscany – Red

Production Area:

Chianti Colli Senesi (Tuscany)

Wine Details:

Grapes: Sangiovese Grosso (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).
Vintage: 2006
Alcohol by Volume:…13,30 %.
Total acidity: 5,63 g/l
Residual sugar: 01,50 g/l

Wine production details:

Harvest: Manual in basket in the mid October.
Vinification: Big oak of Slovenia Wood
Ageing: Big oak of Slovenia Wood for 2 years
Refine: 2 years in bottle

NO SULFITE ADDED AFTER VINIFICATION

Award:

15.5-20 da Jancis Robinson 2011

Medaglia Argento International Wine Challenge 2012-UK

Medaglia Argento Wine Master Challenge 2012-Estoril

Medaglia Bronzo Challenge du Vin 2012 Bordeaux-France

Note: Very pungent nose, powerful acidity and alcohol. Still quite sharp tannins. Tastes like a bonfire. Pretty harsh. Hot finish, certainly dramatic! A food demanding wine.

Coupling: Perfect with meat sauce, roasted meat and stewed hunting. To serve at 14-16° C