Settefinestre - IGT Toscana Sangiovese

Appelation: IGT (Typical Geographical Indication) Toscana Sangiovese  - Settefinestre

Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese ; Oenologist: Vittorio Fiore and Barbara Tamburini

Characteristics:

Production Zone: the township of Orbetello in the Tuscan Maremma

Vineyard Surface: 3 hectares (7.5 acres) ; Year Of Planting: 2005

Exposure: southwest ; Altitude: 70 meters (230 feet) above sea level

Soil Type: sand and clay with a significant presence of stones ; Plantig Density: 5600 vines per hectare (2240 per acre)

Plant Protection Products and Pesticides: treatments and engaging in integrated control, with a view to complying with the rules on food safety and hygiene and producing healthier wine.

Training System: Cordon de Royat ; Yield Per Hectare: 7.5 tons

Harvest Date: September 10th-20th ; Harvesting: hand picked into slatted packing cases

Fermentation and Aging:

Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks ; Fermentation Temperature: 25° centigrade (77° Fahrenheit)

Fermentation Length: 7 days  ; Skin Conctat: 8 days

Aging: in stainless steel tanks for 6 months

Bottle Aging: 3 months ; Bottling: June 2012 ; Production: 25,000 bottles (75 cl)

Alcohol By Volume: 13,%

Notes: This Settefinestre is 100% Sangiovese grapes selected from the worldwide famous Tuscan grapes. Fermented in stainless steel to express the territory “live”. Ruby red color and purple reflections, emanates aromas of flower and fruit: Mediterranean scrub, ripe cherries, blackberries. The palate is balanced between mineral freshness and the silky feel of polyphenols that gives refinement to the wine’s body. Great with grilled meat.

Grapes Used: Sangiovese 100%