Type of wine

Red

Ageing in barrel

Medium

Body

Robust

Aroma

Fruity

Origin

Italy, Tuscany

Ideal with

Aged cheeses, Stews, Grilled red meats, Cold cuts and cured meats, Red meat

Product details

full name

Toscana IGT Ràsole 2018 Le Forconate

appellation

Toscana

vintage

2018

dosage

Dry (Wine)

country

Italy

region

Tuscany

grape

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese

ageing

French oak barrique

format

1,5 L

aromas

Blackberry jam, Blueberry, Currant jam, Spices, Tobacco

alcohol content

14,5%

temperature

18-20 °C

Sulfites

Contains sulfites

Toscana IGT Ràsole 2018 Le Forconate

Le Forconate

Magnum 1,5 ℓ

34.50 €

per bottle (1,5 ℓ) 23 €/ℓ

incl. VAT and taxes

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Nose of black currant, with touches of licorice, then wild mint and peony. Mouth of crunchiness and density, with savory-brackish tannins and final with a fruity-floral return.

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Description

Ràsole Le Forconate is a blend of Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes produced by the Barbanera company.

Grown on soils composed mainly of clay, sand and limestone, the vines are usually harvested starting from the second half of September. A careful phase of selection of the best grapes allows to start the vinification in steel at a controlled temperature. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine ages in 70% new barriques for at least 24 months.

Intense ruby red in color, it reveals red and black jam fruits on the nose, finished with pleasant spicy notes. Dense on the palate, it offers compact tannins and great fruit freshness, for a dense, pleasant and intense taste. Balanced in structure, it presents a finish of great persistence.

It can accompany savory first courses, grilled meats and cured meats. Try it with lamb and shank cooked in the oven.

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