Product Description
Toscana IGT
Italy
Varieties
Syrah and Vermentino
The Vineyard
In the heart of the Maremma is the Tenuta Ammiraglia Estate. Its vineyards draw an evocative geometry on the hills, skimming the nearby Tyrrhenian coast.
The growing season was characterised by heavy rainfall both at the end of autumn and during the winter, which contributed in keeping underground water levels well-supplied. When compared to previous years, budding began about a week late, but a favourable climate in April and May—as well as a very hot July mitigated by cooler evenings—accelerated the plants’ growth, allowing for an early veraison. The grapes’ ripening progressed softly due to a rainy August that lowered temperatures, resulting in a product distinguished by excellent aromatic polyphenols.
The Cellar
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME 12,5%
LENGTH OF MACERATION ON THE SKINS : No maceration; wine immediately pressed off
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION : None
MATURATION METHOD : Stainless steel
LENGTH OF MATURATION : 4 months in steel and 1 month in bottle
Awards
DECANTER 91 Points
THE DRINKS BUSINESS Gold Medal
