Maremma Toscana DOC Ottava Rima 2014 Tenuta L'Impostino

Ottava Rima is a red wine designed for everyday life, by virtue of its young and outspoken character. It originates from the vineyards owned by Tenuta l'Impostino, in the Tuscan Maremma.

It is divided into 60% of Sangiovese and 40% of Alicante, coming from the vineyards located at 320 meters above sea level, on mineral soils with a clayey and silty profile, in the locality of Cerretina. Towards the end of September the grapes are collected and transported to the cellar, where they are carefully selected. Alcoholic fermentation, as well as malolactic fermentation, take place in steel containers. It ages for 12 months in the same, in the presence of its fine lees. It ends with 6 months of bottle aging.

Ruby red in the glass. It opens on fresh fruity tones of cherry, blackberry and violet. The sip is fresh and generous, balanced and very pleasant to drink.

Excellent to accompany a ribollita.