Lo Scudiere Toscana IGT Sangiovese
Description
T he grapes come from le Pievi vineyard in Bolgheri. It is located at an altitude of 50 metres a.s.l. ( 164 feet a.s.l.) and exposed to South - West. Here the soil is characterised by layers of clay, sand and silt.
Details
> Grapes:
100% Sangiovese
> Vinification:
The grapes are hand-picked and put in small trunks. 25% of non-destemmed grapes ferment in 30 hl oak vats. Variable frequency and duration of pumping over, depending on the results of daily tastings. Maceration on the skins lasts for more than one month.
> Ageing:
The wine ages in old barriques for one year.
