| Podere La Marronaia |
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| Loc. Strada - Podere La Marronaia, 14 |
| 53037 San Gimignano (Siena), Italy |
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ENOLOGIST: Barbara Tamburini |
OWNER: Famiglia Dei |
| "Pico della Marronaia" IGT Rosso Toscano |
The Sangiovese, authochthonous grape vine, situated in the sunny vineyards of the Marronaia, an ideal position for the development of a better quality of wine. |
This wine is no subject to any kind of filtration, to maintain its organoleptical characteristics and peculiarity, so possible deposits in bottle are sign as a guarantee for its genuineness. |
GRAPES PRODUCED FOLLOWING ORGANIC METHODS, CERTIFIED BY SOT ICEA TOSCANA. |
| grapes |
50% Sangiovese - 50% Merlot |
production area |
San Gimignano, Siena • Tuscany |
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| annual production (750ml bottles)
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3.000 |
| vineyards general information |
| Average altitude (above sea level): |
280 mts |
| Ground: |
medium mixture of Pliocene origin, with sandy and clay particles |
| Breeding: |
Guyot |
| Plants per hectare: |
4.000 |
| Production per plant: |
1.1 Kgs |
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winemaking |
Hand picked and separation of the different grapes varieties in crates. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 28° - 30° C. Refining: in french oaks for at least 14 months; in bottle for a minimum of 6 months. |
organoleptical
characteristics |
Color: intense ruby red. Bouquet: elegant and long lasting, mixed perfumes. hints of red and black berries, together with vanilla and spices notes. Taste: good structure and well balanced, with thick sweet and mature tannins. Long lasting final. |
matching food |
A whole meal wine, excellent with red meats, stewed game, seasoned cheeses. Serving temperature: 16-18° C. |
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