Merlot 'Quercegrosse' Vallepicciola

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Vallepicciola
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Vallepicciola
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
14.5%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation with maceration of the skins for about 25 days at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and subsequent malolactic fermentation in barrique
Aging
12 months in French oak barrels 30% new
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Merlot 'Quercegrosse' Vallepicciola Italian wine - Toscana IGT from Tuscany

Tasting Notes

Produced in Tuscany, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. With 14.5% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards vines trained by spurred cordon and placed at 400 meters above sea level on calcareous and clayey soils rich in galestro and alberese. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation with maceration of the skins for about 25 days at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and subsequent malolactic fermentation in barrique. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels 30% new. A wine capturing the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany in every glass.

Food Pairings

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

About Tuscany Wine Region

Tuscany is Italy's most celebrated wine region, home to legendary denominations like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

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