Castello di Meleto – Borgaio Rosè Tuscany I.G.T. – Avvenice

Grapes: Sangiovese 100%

Vineyard: Poggiarso and S. Piero located at an altitude between 450 and 500 meters above sea level.

Year Vineyard planted: Between 1990 and 2000

Vines per hectare: 4.000/5.000

Yield per hectare: 5/6.5 tons

Training method: Spurred cordon

Vinification: Grapes are handpicked in small containers in order to reduce skin breakage. After being gently destemmed and softly pressed, free run juice is chilled and left on the skin for less than 24 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 17°C. During the fermentation, a small part of the wine undergoes a brief aging in second or third use barriques.

Aging: Six months in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes: Soft pink colour, with strawberry and black cherry aromas. Fresh and crispy followed by a pleasant and smooth aftertaste.