Ventaglio Rosso IGT Toscana 2015
Tenuta ArgentieraType | Rotwein |
Origin | Italy, Toscana |
Producer | Tenuta Argentiera Toscana |
Classification | IGT |
Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc 100 % |
Aging | 18 months in French barriques |
Size | 75 cl |
Vintage | 2015 |
Enjoyment phase | up to 15 years |
Serve at | 16 - 18°C |
Alcohol | 14.5 % |
Article no | 16676715 |
One hectare of land, bordered by nature itself, where the Cabernet Franc grape variety is grown. It hugs the entire surface of the hilltop with its cross-drawing rows and takes on the iconic shape of a wheel rim: The central bolt is a centuries-old holm oak with generous foliage, and the borders consist of the simple interruption of ash, alder and field elm trees that cover the surrounding area. We are in Bolgheri, not far from the hilly area of the hamlet of Donoratico, at 120 metres above sea level: the red, sandy soil of the nearby coast gives way to a clayey, calcareous soil, characterised by the typical stone-rich skeleton of the alluvial area. We are at the height of the estate's beauty and vocation for viticulture. Here there are no obstacles for the sun, it shines on the vineyard all day long and ensures the perfect ripening of the grapes according to microclimates that depend on exposure: fresh and impetuous are the "grapes of the morning" with north-east exposure; sugary and exuberant are the "grape
Noble dishes.
In the glass, the wine shows itself in a deep, complex red. Aromas of black currants, sage, rosemary and sweet Brazilian tobacco. Full-bodied initial taste, very linear and fine-grained tannins with great intensity and power. What purity and length. Needs another two to three years to fully open. Further storage is recommended without reservation and will be rewarded!!
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