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Gufo Sangiovese-Merlot Terre di Chieti IGT wine — Tollo winery — Dionysus
Red

Gufo Sangiovese-Merlot Terre di Chieti IGT

by Tollo · Abruzzo, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesMerlot, Sangiovese
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingCertified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
TolloAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is harvested from different parts of Abruzzo.

Vinification

The grapes undergo skin maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Red-fruit notes appear on the nose and palate. The texture is pleasantly soft, with well-balanced tannins.

Label / history

“Gufo” is Italian for “owl”. This nocturnal creature, which moves freely in darkness, has long symbolised knowledge, wind and skill. In Ancient Rome, the owl was regarded as the bird of the soul of the goddess Minerva.