Toscana IGT Ontaneta

"Ontaneta," Alder wood. Wood valued for its beauty and solidity, which in the 1970s in Tuscany was uprooted to make way for the more remunerative wheat. In 1990 our family bought the Santavenere estate and, after expanding the Sangiovese vineyards, turned its attentions to the "Ontaneta" plot; optimal exposure and microclimate, sandy-rocky soil, ideal premises for the Merlot grape variety. The 4 hectares of vineyard planted already give us exceptional results after 4-5 years. That is why
with the 2011 vintage we decided to age the best batches of Merlot in barriques. Thus was born "Ontaneta," the third wine to complete the prestigious Triacca-TOP line. The color is ruby red,
dense and compact. The aromas are complex with hints of macerated flowers, raspberry, delicate touches of sweet spices, chocolate and vanilla. Elegant tannins, silky structure, great personality, excellent smoothness.
Closes fruity and long with boisée notes.

BRAND: Santavenere

TYPE: Red wine

AREA OF PRODUCTION: Region: Tuscany Province: Siena Municipality: Montepulciano Estate: Santavenere

GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot

DENOMINATION: Tuscany IGT

SOIL COMPOSITION: Slightly cemented sandy clays

YIELD: 500g/m2

GROWTH SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon

VINIFICATION: Maceration on the skins for 18 to 20 days in 130 hl stainless steel fermenters with automatic punching-down, four "rack and return" at a controlled temperature of 29°C

AGING: Obtained in new barrels, for 12 months

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% vol.

TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.3g/l

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.7g/l

LONGEVITY: 10/12 years

TASTING NOTES: Ruby red color, dense and compact; complex nose, with hints of macerated flowers, raspberry, delicate touches of sweet spices, chocolate and vanilla; silky and elegant tannins, well-structured, great personality and softness. Closes fruity with woody notes

COLOR: Consistent and dense ruby red

PAIRINGS: Ideal companion to savory first courses, red meats, aged cheeses, mushrooms and truffles

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C

AWARDS

AWC VIENNA: Silver Medal

VERONELLI: Three Stars

FALSTAFF: 91/100 points

Packaging: Carton box - 3 bottles