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Togale Lazio IGT wine — Fontana Candida winery — Dionysus
RedLazioIGT

Togale Lazio IGT

by Fontana Candida · Lazio, Italy

AppellationLazioIGT
TypeRed
GrapesMerlot
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Fontana CandidaLazio, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from Fontana Candida vineyards in Lazio.

Vinification

The grapes were harvested during the first ten days of September and underwent 10–12 days of skin maceration.

Ageing

A quarter of the young wine was aged in barriques; the remaining 75% rested for four months in stainless-steel tanks.

Label / history

The name Togale refers to an ancient Roman senator and evokes his strong character.