Villa l'Arco – Principino – I.G.T. Tuscany – Red Wines – Avvenice

Classification

I.G.T. Tuscany (Typical geographical indication)

Blend

80% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah

Winemaking

The grape is picked and sorted manually and after being destemmed and softly pressed, it is sent to vats for vinificaiton. The maceration on the skins is carried out for 22 days at a controlled temperature in steel tanks at 28 °C. Alcoholic fermentation lasts on average 10 days. The wine is then poured into oak barrels of 30hl, where it is aged for 12 months and malolactic fermentation takes place. After this year, the wine returns to steel tanks for about a month, to be slightly filtered and bottled. Principino will stay in the cellar for another four months for the latest aging before being placed on the market.

Alcohol

13.5% vol.

Gustative Notes

Very intense ruby red color. Remarkable aroma of red fruits such as cherry and raspberry, followed by a lighter note of liquorice and coffee. Its sweet and velvety tannins surround the mouth leaving a deep sense of freshness, making this wine pleasing, fine and very elegant.