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RedToscanaIGT

Il Volano IGT

by il Molino di Grace · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Merlot
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
il Molino di GraceTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards occupy steep hillsides above Lucarelli, near Panzano.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September and macerated for 20 days at 28–30 °C.

Ageing

The wine matures in stainless-steel tanks, preserving fresh aromas and bright fruit flavours.

Tasting profile

Fresh aromas accompany bright fruit flavours.

Label / history

Frank Grace rediscovered the neglected Volano vineyards near Panzano and revived them with Gerhard Hirmer. Working with winemaker Franco Bernabei, they established production at a modern winery. The winery takes its name from the Grace family and the 19th-century windmill on the estate. A sculpture outside the cellars depicts two men carrying a grapevine; the same image appears on Il Molino di Grace labels.