| Il Paradiso di Frassina |
| Località Frassina, 41 |
| 53024 Montalcino (Siena), Italy |
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ENOLOGIST: Federico Ricci |
OWNER: Carlo Cignozzi |
This wine expresses the complex relationship between twelve grapes that come from various roots and traditions. The perceptions and emotions given by this wine can be compared to a symphony in continuous progress. |
As a consequence, the result of each harvest is a unique product originated by an “ensemble” of grapes that are always different and that are chosen for excellence of their ripening. |
“DO”12 UVE’s character makes this wine to accompany dishes of the farming tradition as well as game, roasts, red meats and seasoned cheeses. |
| grapes |
two clones of Sangiovese (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Cesanese d’Affile (10%), Syrah (10%), Petit Verdot (8%), Marcelan (6%), Ancellotta (6%), Alicante Bouschet (5%), Carmanère (4%), Tannat (3%), Canaiolo (3%) |
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production area |
Maremma, Grosseto • Tuscany |
| annual production (750ml bottles)
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15.000 |
| vineyards general information |
| Average altitude (above sea level): |
80 mts |
| Ground: |
Frank, sandy. |
| Breeding: |
Spur cord and guyot. |
| Plants per hectare: |
5.500 |
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winemaking |
14 months in barriques of Allier and 1 year of glass storage. |
organoleptical
characteristics |
It is almost impossible to give a virtual definition of the sensorial elements of this wine, owing to the complex variety of its clones. It shows continuous changes in taste suggesting scent of fruit, of vegetable, of spices, of tobacco, of minerals. |
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