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Ribeo

by Roccapesta · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationMorellino di ScansanoDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Alicante Bouschet
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for3–7 years
Bottled in0.75 l
RoccapestaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in one of Tuscany's most unspoiled areas, in the far south of the region between Mount Amiata and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sea breezes soften the high daytime temperatures of summer. The text credits this terroir with the wine's fruity, fresh taste and rich aroma.

Grapes

Sangiovese 93%, Alicante 7%.

Vinification

The grapes ferment spontaneously in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts, followed by 12 days of maceration. The wine is bottled without filtration, so some sediment may form in the bottle; the text presents this as a sign of its natural character.

Ageing

Total ageing is 24 months, partly in concrete tanks and partly in bottle.

Tasting profile

Fruity and fresh, with a rich aroma. The tannins are sweet, and the wine becomes increasingly enjoyable to drink.

Label / history

"Ribeo" is a dialect word meaning "to drink and drink again."