Ottava Rima
Varietal: 60% Sangiovese, 40% Alicante
Area of Production: Maremma Tuscany, 320 m above sea level, arid climate
Soil: Rich in clay, mineral salts, rich in silt
Harvest Time: End of September, manually in boxes
Vinification: Grapes are manually selected on a sorting belt, fermentation with selected yeasts at 26 degrees C, maceration lasts 12 days
In the Cellar: 12 months in stainless steel tanks, aged in bottle for 6 months
Alcohol: 13.1%
Serving Temperature: 16 degrees
Pairings: Cured meats, beef, poultry, lamb, cheeses, slow-cooked sauced, bacon