Wine Description

A blend of 85% Sangiovese, 10% Alicante and 5% Cabernet, fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged for three months in barriques.

Tasting Notes

Supple, medium-bodied and fragrant, Tempo is deep ruby-red in color and superbly rich. This is a classic Maremma red, with fruity aromas of cherry and plum on the nose melding beautifully with earthy notes of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, Tempo offers a solid structure with impressive depth and an ideal balance between alcoholic warmth and tannic weave. Very long and tasty on the finish. Tempo is the perfect match for roasted meats, stews, omelettes and truffle-scented dishes.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	Various vineyards in Morellino di Scansano DOC production zone
Size of vineyard (acres):	25
Soil composition:	stony, clay
Training method:	Guyot
Elevation (feet):	396
Vines/acre:	2,400
Exposure:	Southeastern/northwestern
Year vineyard planted:	1999

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	85% Sangiovese, 10% Aleatico and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest time:	September
First vintage of this wine:	2002
Number bottles produced of this wine:	30,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	7
Fermentation temperature (°F):	84-88
Length of maceration (days):	10
Aging
Aging container:	Barriques
Length of aging before bottling:	3 months
Length of bottle aging:	4 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.5%
pH level:	3.2
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	1.3
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.9
Dry extract (grams/liter):	29.0

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