TOSCANA ROSSO “DUE AMICI”
GRAPE: Sangiovese 30%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet
Sauvignon 30%
CITY: Scansano
SOIL/ALTITUDE/TRAINING SYSTEM: Sandy and rich of silt. 1000 ft above sea level.
Spurred cordon.
COLOR: Medium ruby red color
NOSE: It shows a rich bouquet ranging from forest fruit berries to underwood, with also cherry and plums hints
TASTE: Soft and fresh, with a good acidity and delicate tannins. Medium length, really pleasant
Tech Sheet
“Poderi di Toscana” is a project launched by Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano to acquire vineyards
by retiring farmers, so to minimize the amount of abandoned fields in the territory when young
generations are not willing to pursue their parents agricultural path anymore.
These “rescued” vineyards give birth to this super Tuscan: a blend of a very Tuscan grape, such as
Sangiovese, and international ones, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The label itself represents the two souls of this wine (Tuscan and international) dancing and having fun
together, and the result is this pleasant, rich and very balanced wine.
The grapes are harvested when they reach the perfect phenolic maturation in September. The
maceration takes place at 95°F for 12 hours; fermentation at controlled temperature (max 84°C)
follows, with post-fermentative maceration on the skins. Overall, the fermentation lasts 12 days. The
natural malolactic fermentation of the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot takes place in barriques where
the wine rests for 6-8 weeks.
After this period of time, the three parts are assembled and the wine ages in the bottle for 6 months.
Suitable for various pairings, from cured meat and cheese to rich pasta dishes and meat main courses.
