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Etrusco Toscana IGT wine — Montecchio winery — Dionysus
RedToscanaIGT

Etrusco Toscana IGT

by Montecchio · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Keeps for12–14 years
Bottled in0.75 l
MontecchioTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The wine is made entirely from grapes grown in the Montecchio vineyards.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place at 28 °C. Maceration and malolactic fermentation follow in stainless steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine ages for 18 months in French oak barriques.

Tasting profile

Defined by balance and elegance, with refined aromas and flavours.

Label / history

The text traces the Chianti Classico winemaking tradition back to the Etruscans. It says the name "Clante" comes from an Etruscan family that was widespread in the area. The wine pays tribute to these ancient ancestors.