GUINZANO

Appellation: San Gimignano Rosso DOC
Grapes variety: Sangiovese 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
Vineyard: Barberino, Casaccia and Poggione
Soil: Medium-textured soil, rich in stone
Altitude: 290-310 m s.l.m.
Yield: 50q/ha
Age of the vines: 20 – 35 years old
Harvest: Manual, beginning of September (Merlot), mid- September (Sangiovese) and mid-October (C.S.)
Winemaking: The three varieties are harvested and vinified separately.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at around 25/28°C, with frequent pump-overs.
After about two weeks on the skins, wine is racked, after a few days, the wines are racked again
to remove the heavier lees, blended together and put into French oak barrels.
Fining: The wine fines in French oak barrels for 12 months with weekly stirrings. It will age 1 year in bottle before release.
Tasting notes: Rich and full-bodied, with layers of ripe cherry, blackberry, and plum balanced by hints of cedar, vanilla, and spice. Velvety tannins and a lingering finish reveal the harmony between Sangiovese’s brightness and the depth of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.