L' Assiolo - IGT Toscana Merlot/Cabernet 2016

Type: Red

Organoleptic properties - intense ruby
red colour with hints of garnet. Aromas
of ripe red fruit; plum predominates with
cherry and hints of liquorice, mint and
chocolate. Palate - well balanced due to
the acidity and soft tannins. A rich,
savoury aftertaste that lingers.
Terrain - foothills, medium texture,
limestone, dry, good balance of nutrients.
Vineyard - 5100 vines per hectare,
spurred cordon method
Yield 500-600 kg/ha.
Grape varieties - Cabernet Sauvignon
25%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Merlot 50%.
Harvest - Merlot, first half of September,
Cabernet, first ten days of October.
Traditional red wine vinification process.
7 days fermentation and 6 days maceration
with remontages and reduction of
temperature.
Ageing - 12 months in French oak barrels.
Malolactic fermentation.
Fining - at least four months in the
bottle.
Alcohol 14.5% - Total acidity 5.60