Colline Lucchesi DOC - 2021

Name: Colline Lucchesi DOC - 2021
Brand: Tenuta di Valgiano
SKU: IT3802-21
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Aged for a full year in a mix of barriques and concrete, this rosso uses Merlot and Syrah to soften Sangiovese’s harsh edges. The result is a concentrated and soft bottling that balances ripe red fruits with savory, earthy undertones.

Organic

Biodynamic

Brand: Tenuta di Valgiano
Region:Tuscany
Sub-Region:Lucca
Commune/Village:Capannori
Varietal:70% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 10% Syrah
Color:Red
Alcohol:13.5%
Size:750ml

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Country:Italy
How much so2 added:40 mg/l
Climate:on the hillside of Lucca, near Valgiano hamlet, 250 m above the sea level, mediterranean climate with good rainfall and bright Tuscan light, good refreshing wind during summer
Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
Soil:calcareous soils
Vineyard Size:9 ha
Year Planted/Vine Age:2000/2014
Fermentation:Grapes are destemmed before being crushed by foot. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation occurs in oak barrels, of which two percent are new. Blending occurs after fermentation.
Elevage:12 months in oak barrels 2% new, 8 months in cement before bottling
Winemaker Name:Saverio Petrilli
Filtration:No
Fining:No
Producer Website:https://www.valgiano.it
Total Production:2000 cases
Sustainable Certificates:Using bioydamic and organic practices in their vineyards, the wines are made without the use of any chemicals—including chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, the team employs green beans for fertilization and relies on recyclable materials in the vineyards.
Sustainable Practice:Yes