About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Tenuta Monteloro is situated in the Apennines on the outskirts of Florence, at 500 metres above sea level. The 600-hectare estate has 94 ha under vine. The climate is cool throughout the year, and the soils are rich in minerals.
Vinification
For the 2015 vintage, harvesting began in the first week of September. The grapes were destemmed and gently pressed, then the must fermented in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 14–16 °C.
Ageing
The 2015 vintage was bottled in March 2016.
Tasting profile
The wine has refreshing acidity and pronounced aromatic intensity.
Label / history
The name Scabrezza derives from an ancient hydraulic gauge used to measure the flow of the rivers and streams crossing the Monteloro estate; an example remains there today. The label bears a verse from the Divine Comedy dedicated by Dante Alighieri to Beatrice Portinari.
Monteloro was once a summer retreat where Dante and Beatrice stayed at their respective country estates. Its woodland scenery and narrow white roads are said to have inspired the Divine Comedy. The Tenuta Monteloro coat of arms reflects this story, with an “M” formed by the intertwined bodies and wings of mythical newts and dragons.
