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Quercegrosse Toscana IGT wine — Vallepicciola winery — Dionysus
RedToscanaIGT

Quercegrosse Toscana IGT

by Vallepicciola · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeRed
GrapesMerlot
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
VallepicciolaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Merlot grows in the Quercegrosse vineyard, at 350–390 m above sea level, on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the last ten days of September. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place in stainless steel tanks for 20–25 days at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barriques, 30% of them new.

Ageing

The wine ages for 12–14 months in French oak barrels, then rests a further 6–8 months in bottle in the winery's cellars.

Tasting profile

Elegant.