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Amore e Follia wine — Le Ripi winery — Dionysus
Red

Amore e Follia

by Le Ripi · Tuscany, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesSyrah, Merlot, Sangiovese
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingCertified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
Natural wine
Le RipiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vines are planted at a density of 6,600 plants per hectare on clay-limestone soils.

Grapes

Syrah makes up the largest share of the blend.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested from mid-September to early October. Maceration and fermentation with natural yeasts take place in open oak vats, with vinification lasting 25 days.

Ageing

The wine ages for two years in large oak barrels, followed by six months in bottle.

Label / history

Produced since 2007.