Castiglioni Salta Grilli Rosato di Toscana IGT 2010/11 (6 Bottles)

Castiglioni Salta Grilli Rosato di Toscana IGT 2010/11 (6 Bottles)

Item Ref: H/5217010A
Single Bottle Price: £11.99
Our price: £71.94

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One of the major and largest vine growing businesses in Europe, Frescobaldi owns nine estates covering over 1,000 ha of vineyards, all located in excellent areas for fine wines. Directly manager by its family members, Frescobaldi produces almost 7 million bottles and the wines are exported to over 60 countries throughout the world. The Frescobaldi name goes back many centuries into the history of art, culture, trade and finance of Italy in general and Tuscany in particular. From the second half of the last century, the Frescobaldi’s were keen players in the development of Tuscan vine-growing

Viticulture: Spur pruned cordon trained vines. High density planting with 5,500 vines per hectare in the vineyards.

Vinification: The grapes were softly pressed. Fermentation at 20C in oak barriques lasting 30 days with maceration on skins for 12 hours. The wine did not go through malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged for 1 month in oak barriques.

Tasting Note: Blackberry and sweet strawberry fruit on the nose with a hint of violets in the background. A medium bodied wine with balanced acidity and a long finish.

Every day serving suggestion: Chilled to accompany asparagus or artichoke quiches, seafood and potato salads and pasta dishes with a vegetable sauce.

Blend  Sangiovese 80%, Merlot 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%

Country / Region  Italy / Tuscany

Castiglioni Salta Grilli Rosato di Toscana IGT

 

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