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RedToscanaIGT

Cretum Rosso Toscana IGT

by Tenuta Chigi Saracini · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
VineyardCastelnuovo Berardenga, Siena
LineCretum
Tenuta Chigi SaraciniTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from Castelnuovo Berardenga in the province of Siena, at an altitude of 300 m. Yield is 5,000 kg/ha.

Grapes

Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinification

Each variety ferments separately for about 20 days. The component wines are assembled after completing malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

A brief passage through tonneaux is combined with ageing in stainless steel.

Technical data

Alcohol: 13% vol. Available format: 0.75 l bottle.

Tasting profile

Bright ruby red. The aroma recalls ripe red fruit. The palate is exuberant and evenly developed, with fine tannins and a clearly expressed fruit character that makes it approachable and satisfying.