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Fattoria Aldobrandesca Aleatico Sovana Superiore DOC wine — Antinori winery — Dionysus
SweetSovanaDOC

Fattoria Aldobrandesca Aleatico Sovana Superiore DOC

by Antinori · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationSovanaDOC
TypeSweet
GrapesAleatico
Alcohol11.5%
SweetnessSweet
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.5 l
AntinoriTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Fattoria Aldobrandesca vineyards lie near the village of Sovana in southern Tuscany.

Vinification

The wine is made by the traditional Tuscan passito method. Part of the harvest is vinified immediately; the remainder dries for one month in dry, well-ventilated rooms to concentrate its aromas and structure. Both batches are then gently pressed and undergo one week of maceration and fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature below 20 °C. Fermentation is stopped at the desired sugar level by rapidly lowering the temperature.

Ageing

The wine is held at a low temperature until bottling.

Tasting profile

Aleatico grown here combines a strong personality with softness.