IGT Toscana Cabernet Franc “Iugero”
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
PROCESS
The grapes are harvested by hand, using small crates, with an initial selection of the finest bunches from the vineyard.
In the cellar, the bunches are destemmed and passed through a vibrating sorting table where they undergo further manual selection to maximize the quality of the grapes used.
Alcoholic fermentation takes place in barriques placed horizontally on rotating monoblocs. This ensures the pomace is constantly immersed in the liquid throughout the fermentation process. Daily manual rotations ensure optimal homogenization of the wine. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine remains in maceration on the skins. At the end of maceration and after racking, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in the same barriques in which it was fermented. After this process, the wine enters the maturation phase in barriques until bottling. Once packaged, it undergoes further aging in the bottle.

WINE DESCRIPTION

Appearance: Intense ruby ??red with purple hues

Nose: Intense, ample, with notes of wild berries, currants, blueberries, and raspberries, finishing with notes of black cherries in alcohol, blood orange, violet petals, bell pepper, coffee powder, and graphite.

Palate: Ample and persistent, denoting full body and harmony.

Pairing: Pappardelle with hare ragù, grilled Chianina beef, wild boar in a sweet and sour sauce.