Cassiopea
Cassiopea
Toscana Rosato IGT
Cabernet Franc 70%, Merlot 30%
Cassiopea revives the tradition of great rosés from this area, which are well-known for their extraordinary savoury hints and freshness. It has the colour and intensity of Bolgheri’s summer sunsets and bears the name of the constellation that lights up the skies above the estate of Poggio al Tesoro.
Climate Trend
The climatic conditions in 2010 were distinguished by a cool and rainy winter which initially led to a slight lengthening of the flowering stage. The arrival of summer and the warm season in July contributed to a recovery of the ripening phase and, during the harvest there were good temperature variations between day and night with windy days which dried the grapes, maintaining excellent acidity.
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grape varieties
Cabernet Franc 70%, Merlot 30%
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vineyard location
Le Sondraie, 5 hectares (12.35 acres)
harvest
7th September
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capacities
750 ml • 1,5 L • 3 L
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vinification
Soft pressing of whole grapes
ageing
In stainless steel on fine lees, at least 1 month of bottle ageing
fermentation
In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
malolactic fermentation
No