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Auspicium 2016
16,00€
Montecucco D.O.C. Rosso
Sangiovese-Shiraz blend. A happy marriage of these two varieties – almost on equal terms – and a Beat-ish interpretation of the Montecucco DOC Appellation rules. Whenever the conditions allow it we pick the Shiraz and the Sangiovese for this blend around the same time and co-ferment them – with intriguing results.
100 in stock
Description
Denomination: Montecucco D.O.C. Rosso
Alcohol: 13.5-14 %
Varieties: Sangiovese 60% – Syrah 40%
Vineyards: Porrona (Cinigiano), rainfed polyclonal plantings of Sangiovese and Syrah selections on 420A rootstocks; cordon-trained, 5500 vines/ha.
Soil type/geology: clay loam and silt loam over limestone.
Winemaking: hand-harvested, co-fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel with extraction by pumpovers and déléstage, basket pressed
Winemaker’s tasting notes – black-tinged, deep ruby-red with colour. Brooding initially, the bouquet unfolds to reveal dark and red fruits, cinnamon spice, violets and orange peel. Spiciness, stewed marasca cherries and cassis dominate the palate attack, giving way then to more complex balsamic, cigar box and savoury-garrigue notes. A bright acidity, subdued alcohol and velvety tannins complete the structure.
Food matching: a compelling match for the strong flavours and textures of traditional Roman fare. At one, also, with the full-on hunter-style game stews of the Maremma.
Accolades:
- Guide Veronelli: 91 points
- Guide Luca Maroni 90 points
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