Mediterra
Mediterra
Toscana I.G.T.
Syrah 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
As its name suggests, this red wine is characterised by aromas of the Mediterranean scrub and the enticing scent of sea salt. Mediterra is a wine with great personality that expresses the intensity of the whole, intact fruit, kissed by sun and sea.
Climate Trend
2011 was a year to remember from a viticultural point of view because of peculiar climatic conditions: a mild spring, well-balanced rainfall in March/April, frequent rainfall in June/July, and a cool summer with pleasant daytime temperatures until almost mid-August. Despite a temperature increase during the second half of August, high-quality grapes were harvested in perfect health with very intense colours and aromas. The harvest began a few days early because of the hot, dry days. However, that did not compromise the phenolic ripening of the grapes and the subsequent temperature drop was ideal for maintaining aromas and acidity, fundamental to producing elegant, balanced, and classy wines.
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grape varieties
Syrah 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
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vineyard location
Le Sondraie vineyard and Valle di Cerbaia vineyard
harvest
Began the first week of September with Merlot followed by Syrah and ending with Cab Sauvignon the last week of September
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capacities
375ml • 750 ml • 1,5 L • 3 L
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vinification
De-stemming and then soft pressing of the grapes
ageing
Partly in steel and 8 months in second passage French oak barriques
fermentation
In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
malolactic fermentation
In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks