'Ghiaie della Furba' Capezzana

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Capezzana
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Capezzana
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks for 7 days with prolonged maceration for other 13 days, malolactic fermentation in barriques
Aging
18 months in barriques and other 18 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 25%, Syrah 25%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Tuscany, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 25%, Syrah 25%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards in a soil rich in clay at 200 metres above sea level, faced to South and South-West. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks for 7 days with prolonged maceration for other 13 days, malolactic fermentation in barriques. The wine is aged 18 months in barriques and other 18 months in bottle. A wine true to the storied winemaking heritage of Tuscany.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Tuscany Wine Region

From the rolling hills of Chianti to the coastal Maremma, Tuscany's diverse terroir produces wines of exceptional character and aging potential.

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