SOLAURA
SANGIOVESE MAREMMA TOSCANA doc
Denomination: Sangiovese Maremma Toscana DOC
Terrain: The vineyard was planted in 2009 on a clay loam soil, facing south-west, 160 meters above sea level.
Cultivation method: this vineyard has about 5,000 vines per hectare and is grown using low pruned-spur cordon-trained vines with the amount of buds ranging from 6 to 8 per plant.
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%
Yield: 7.000 kg.
Harvest: the Sangiovese harvest generally takes place in late September and is done by carefully hand- selecting the grapes, which are then transported to the winery in crates. The harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is in mid-October.
Winemaking: the fermentation takes place in steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The maceration takes place over 15 days with frequent pumping pressing.
Elevation: at the end of the racking, the wine enters the phase of elevation that takes place in oak barrels for about a year.
Ageing: 6 months in the bottle
Tasting notes: It is a deep ruby red color with purple hues, the bouquet reveals red and black fruits, eucalyptus and hints of vanilla; to the taste, it is flavorful, fragrant and long-lasting.
