'Saverio' Vigneto Altura

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Vigneto Altura
Category
Red Wines
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
15%
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation in steel barrels of 5-10 hl for 10-15 days at cellar temperature with very long maceration on the skins. Without filtrations
Aging
In steel tanks, then short passage in used 500-liter Austrian oak barrels
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Tuscany, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. With 15% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Sangiovese, Greanache, Canaiolo Nero, Moscato Nero, Malvasia, Trebbiano Nero, Aleatico, Uva di Spagna, Corinto Nero, Empolo , this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards from vines of 15 years to low sapling from an hectare of sandy soil and rich in skeleton, located near the sea. Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in steel barrels of 5-10 hl for 10-15 days at cellar temperature with very long maceration on the skins. Without filtrations. The wine is aged in steel tanks, then short passage in used 500-liter Austrian oak barrels. A wine capturing the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany in every glass.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ 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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