Fattoria La Lecciaia Sant'Antimo Rosso DOC 2018 - Country: Italy - Capacity: 0.75

Those who love Sangiovese know that this grape variety, so generous and rich, can fill the role of both protagonist and co-protagonist, sharing the stage with other varieties of the same calibre. As in this Rosso Sant'Antimo DOC, proposed by La Lecciaia. Here, in fact, Sangiovese coexists, well we might say, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in equal parts. The harvest takes place between the months of September and October, strictly by hand. And having reached perfect ripeness, the grapes are taken to the cellar to be quickly transformed. Processing begins with a phase of maceration of the skins in steel vats at a controlled temperature for 15/20 days, during which frequent pumping over is planned to favour the extraction of colour and tannins. The duration of this phase may vary depending on the vintage. Then, after the fermentation, we proceed with the long maturation, partly in Slavonian oak barrels and partly in barriques. Ruby red in colour, the nose is dominated by fruity notes, with delicate hints of wood and toast. In the mouth it is full and intense, with a pleasant tannic sensation, well integrated with all the other components of the wine. ...