Tua Rita Giusto di Notri
Wine Description
A classic, Bordeaux-inspired blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, harvested between late September and early October. After a gentle pressing, the must is macerated with the skins for 15 to 18 days. The cap is manually punched down daily for greater color and flavor extraction. The wine is aged for 14 months in Allier and Tronçais barrels and refined six months in bottle before release.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name
Various estate vineyards near Suvereto
Vineyard size
16 acres
Soil composition
Sand, clay and limestone
Training method
Traditional
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
3,200
Exposure:
Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1988; 1995; 1997
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1995
Bottles produced of this wine:
28,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
18-20
Varietal composition:
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature:
78-82 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak: Allier and Troncais
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
14.5 %
Dry extract:
36 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.5 g/L
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