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TorCalvano Rosso di Montepulciano DOC

by TorCalvano · Tuscany, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
VineyardGrapes from the Montepulciano production area, between Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia in the province of Siena.
LineTorCalvano
Vintages2022
TorCalvanoTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from the Montepulciano production area, between Valdichiana and Val d’Orcia in the province of Siena. Sangiovese has been cultivated in this territory for more than 300 years.

Grapes

Sangiovese. The wine emphasizes the variety’s youthful fruit and freshness.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

Maturation lasts approximately one year.

Technical data

Alcohol: 13.5%. Approximately 10,000 bottles were produced from the 2022 vintage. The wine can develop for up to five years. The first vintage was 1997.

Tasting profile

The 2022 is ruby red, with fragrant red-fruit aromas and tertiary spice notes. The palate is harmonious and ends with a fresh finish.

Serving and pairing

Suitable for traditional Tuscan dishes as well as a wider range of cuisine.

Vintage notes

The 2022 growing season was unusually dry, with total annual rainfall approximately 25% below the local average. March and especially April recorded notably low minimum temperatures despite periods of high spring temperatures. Harvest ran from mid-September to early October.