About this wine
Grapes
A blend of 60% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot and 10% Syrah, grown on the Ormanni estate. The grapes undergo particularly careful manual selection.
Technical data
The published 2016 vintage has 14.5% alcohol, total acidity of 5.54 g/L and total dry extract of 31.10 g/L. Production amounted to 3,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
Dark ruby red. The aroma is intense and persistent. The palate is delicate, lightly spiced and fresh, with balanced acidity.
Label / history
Julius was created in 1997 as a tribute to Giulio Gambelli, the oenologist who contributed to the development of Ormanni’s wines over several decades. Conceived as a “Super Tuscan,” it combines Sangiovese with Merlot and Syrah while retaining an Ormanni character.
