Scapigliato 'Vino da merenda' Calafata

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Agricola Calafata
Category
Red Wines
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
11.5%
Vinification
Crushing with the feet and manual punching down. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel with maceration on the skins for 7 days. Total sulfites 35 mg/l
Aging
6 months in steel and cement
Grape varieties
Ciliegiolo, Aleatico and other red grapes
Notes
Contains sulfites
Scapigliato 'Vino da merenda' Calafata Italian wine - Toscana IGT from Tuscany

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Tuscany, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 11.5% alcohol, it stays light on its feet without sacrificing character. Crafted from Ciliegiolo, Aleatico and other red grapes, 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 70 years old vines grown in one hectare on the Lucchesi hills with clayey and calcareous marl soil. Biodynamic agricolture. Vinification: crushing with the feet and manual punching down. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel with maceration on the skins for 7 days. Total sulfites 35 mg/l. The wine is aged 6 months in steel and cement. A wine true to the storied winemaking heritage of Tuscany.

Food Pairings

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

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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