Toscana IGT rosso

Crafted in Tuscany, Moved to the hills of Barolo.

Poggio del Concone is a wine that blends together the distinctive Tuscan character with the noble elegance of Piemonte.

Typology: Red Wine
Growing region: Tuscany
THE GRAPES: Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese
TASTING NOTES: Deep ruby red. Aromas of blackberry and fresh plums, cherries, currants and a hint of liquorice. On the palate, fruity notes are accompanied by a pronounced acidity. In addition, this is a mouth filling, fresh wine with polished tannins. Warm with a long finish.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS: The three grape varieties are vinified separately in order to best preserve their individual characteristics. Sangiovese and Merlot are cold-soaked for five days at 4°C, before being fermented for 12 to 14 days at a controlled temperature of max. 24°C. 30% of the batch is aged in barrels for three months, followed by two months in bottles.
Alcohol degree: 14% by vol.

THE VINEYARD

Poggio del Concone Rosso Toscana is crafted with Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese (the most suited for structured red wines), which grow on the hills of Tuscany and age, after vinification, in our barrels in Piedmont.

SOIL TYPE

Skeletal

EXPOSURE AND ALTITUDE

South, 150 to 300m above sea level

GROWING METHOD

Guyot

PLANTING DENSITY

4,500 vines per hectare

PAIRINGS

The structure of this magnificent red suggests tasty, grilled red meat, pork ribs, a leg of lamb or a nice juicy beef burger.