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RedRosso Toscana IGT

Bottaccio Rosso IGT Merlot Il Poggiolo 2018

by Il Poggiolo · Tuscany, Italy

TypeRed
AppellationRosso Toscana IGT
Grapes100% Merlot
VineyardMerlot from Località Sasso al Vento, Montalcino
LineBottaccio
Vintages2018

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Merlot comes from Località Sasso al Vento in Montalcino, at 450 metres above sea level. The sandy-loam soil contains clay and an abundant stony component of galestro.

Grapes

100% Merlot.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in 500-litre tonneaux, with manual punch-downs.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in Allier oak barriques, followed by 12 months in bottle.

Technical data

Rosso Toscana IGT. Alcohol: 14%.

Tasting profile

An intense ruby-red wine with violet nuances. Its aromatic profile combines woodland berries with herbal spice.