"Babone" Maremma Toscana Rosso DOP
Muralia · Toscana
Classification
DOP Maremma Toscana Rosso
Variety
Sangiovese 65%, Syrah 35%
Alcohol
14%
Organoleptic Notes
A superb example of agility and character. The nose offers a rich puzzle of red fruit, black licorice and green nuances with a balsamic background and remarkable freshness. On the palate the wine shows good weight with soft tannins and a long, powerful finish.
Winemaking
Vinification
Fermentation in temperature‑controlled stainless steel tanks
Aging
Mainly in stainless steel tanks with a small portion aged in barrique for one year, followed by long bottle ageing
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Maremma Tuscany
Vineyard
Babone and Vigna di Augusto
Soil Composition
Soft, not very deep soil rich in stones, well drained and on a strong slope
Vine Training
Spurried Cordon
Vine Density (vines/ha)
4000
Harvest & Production
Harvest
First and second weeks of September, hand harvested with destemming and gentle pressing
Production (bottles)
20,000