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RedToscanaIGT

Piazza del Castello Rosso Toscana IGT

by Botter · Veneto, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
BotterVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow on a hillside near the town of Radda in Tuscany.

Vinification

After harvest, the grapes undergo a short maceration, followed by fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at 18–20 °C for 8–10 days.

Ageing

The wine ages for 11 months in oak barrels, 67% French and 33% American.

Label / history

The wine takes its name from Piazza del Castello, an old square directly beneath the castle tower.