"Salamartano" Tuscany IGT
Grape varieties: Merlot 50%, Cabernet Sauvignon 50%VINEYARDS Township of Empoli and Montelupo Fiorentino, podere Prunecchio.
Clay and rocky, rich in fossils soil, 80 m. a.s.l.
Planting: 5000 vines/ha. Training system: Cordon
HARVEST : By hand, in different periods according to the different grapes.
VINIFICATION: The grapes were stemmed and pressed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (26°-28°); maceration on the skins lasted for about 30 days.
Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks.
AGEING: The wines were assembled and matured in new French oak barrels, for about 14 months. The wine underwent a year period of bottle ageing.
TASTE: Earthy currant/cedar/cherry nose. Smooth sour cherry taste.
Long finish with tannins. A classic Bordeaux blend, made in this warm Mediterranean climate is concentrated and structured, with great ability to age.
ANALYTICAL DATA Alcohol: 13,5% vol.
Residual sugars: 1,00 g/l
Total acidity: 5,51 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0,56 g/l