ILATRAIA is our flagship wine from the Maremma area. It shows a perfect balance between maturity and refinement, with pleasant tannins, typical of the wines of the Tuscan coast. The blend of 40% Petit Verdot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc reflects all the beauty of its terroir.

Denomination IGT Rosso Toscana
Grapes 40% Petit Verdot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards Maremma
Altitude and exposure 75-175 m above sea level; W-SW exp.
Soil Sandy and clayey. Sand for two thirds and silt and clay for one third.
Climate and microclimate Mediterranean climate with very hot summers and very mild winters. High temperature range between daytime and nighttime temperatures and a light sea breeze is often present.
Vinification and refinement
Harvest 04.09.20 - 01.10.20
Analytical data Alcohol content: 14.5%; total acidity: 5.65‰
Fermentation temperature 30-32C°
Contact with the skins Up to 18 days
Maturation in barrel 18 months, 1/2 in new barriques, 1/2 in second passage barriques
Aging in bottle At least 12 months
First vintage produced 2002
Evolutionary potential Up to 25 years
Tasting note
Tasting note
Intense aromas of black berries on the nose. An elegant and well-structured wine, with velvety tannins and a generous and persistent finish.

Pairings
Foods with intense flavours, game, braised, roasted or boiled meats.