Toscana IGT Il Mandorlo

Born from grapes that see the marriage or marriage of the great se- lesson vines, Il Mandorlo is our harmonious and pleasant red, counted among the "Super Tuscans."

BRAND: La Madonnina

TYPOLOGY: Red wine

AREA OF PRODUCTION: Region: Tuscany Province: Florence Municipality: Greve Estate: La Madonnina

GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

DENOMINATION: Tuscany IGT

SOIL COMPOSITION: Very clayey and with high calcium content

YIELD: 650g/m2

GROWTH SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon

VINIFICATION: Maceration on the skins for 15 to 18 days in 150-hl stainless steel fermenters; "rack and return"; daily pumping over at a controlled temperature of 29°C

TASTING NOTES: Intense red with garnet highlights; very inviting bouquet with notes of vanilla and currants; full and deep on the palate, with notes of licorice, sweet wood and cassis. Well-integrated tannins and good persistence

COLOR: Deep red with garnet highlights

PAIRINGS: An ideal companion to grilled meats, poultry, game, cheeses and hard cheeses

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17-18°C

AGING: Obtained in small oak barrels for 12 months

ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH: 13.5% vol.

TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.5g/l

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.5g/l

LONGEVITY: 8/10 years

Packaging: carton box - 3 bottles