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Producer | Castello del Terriccio |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Varietal | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2019 |
Sku | 23164 |
Size | 750ml |
Tasting Notes
Cassis, touch blueberry, tobacco and dark chocolate. Sleek mouthfeel, glossy black fruit, mocha, tobacco, elegant and balanced. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Merlot.
Terrior
The soils where the vineyards are located are characterized by various and composite morphologies with a strong presence of stones and fossils; the altitude is between 100 and 300 meters above sea level, with a South / South-West exposure.
Breeding System
Spurred cordon
Plant Density
5.600 vines/Ha. for the old vineyards; 6.250 vines/Ha. for the new vineyards.
Harvest Period
The harvest started at the end of August and finished the third week of September
Winemaking Notes
Fining takes place in separate masses, by variety, in second and third passage French oak tonneaux for 16 months. After being blended and bottled it rests another 12 months in the bottle before being marketed.
Aging
The fining takes place in separate masses, by variety, in second and third passage French oak tonneaux for 16 months. After being blended and bottled it rests another 12 months in the bottle before being marketed.
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