Fattoria Montecchio “La Papessa” Toscana IGT

Description

Appellation                   Toscana I.G.T.

Produced bottles           6.800

Grapes                             100% Merlot

Cultivation method      Spurred cordon

Aging                               15-20 days of fermentation with the skins at a temperature of 28-30 °C with numerous delestage; followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques for 12 months

Colour                            Intense, brilliant ruby red

Alcohol                          14,00%

Aging ability                 12-14 years

Service temperature    18°C

Bottle Size                     0,75 L

Parfum                          Fruity with persistent notes of blackberry and plum, supplemented by hints of spice

Palate                            Excellent structure and balance, soft, harmonious tannins

Pairings                        Ideal with mature cheeses, Tuscan cured meats and red meat