IGT TOSCANA ROSSO
PIANALTI
Pianalti is made from the same grapes as Sud Ovest, yet it expresses them in a deeper and more refined way. Ageing in oak and extended bottle maturation broaden its structure without masking the character of the land. A wine that tells the story of the Pianalti del Valdarno through balance, elegance and the ability to evolve over time.
GRAPE VARIETY
Sangiovese, Colorino del Valdarno, Malvasia Nera.
ORGANIC WINE
EU Certified Organic Wine
VINEYARD
Vigna delle Farfalle, Vigna del Pozzo and Vigna del Pratomagno.
Spur cordon/Guyot-trained vines with a planting density of 2.20 × 0.80 m and north–south exposure. Medium-textured, silica-rich soils with excellent drainage.
HARVEST
Hand-harvested into small perforated cratesduring the last ten days of September.
WINEMAKING
After arriving at the winery, the grapes are destemmed andgently crushedwithout breaking the berries. Fermentation takes place exclusively withindigenous yeastsin concrete tanks filled to no more than 50% of their capacity, where the must remains on the skins for 15 days.
Following an extremely gentle pressing,never exceeding 1 bar, using a central membrane pneumatic press, the wine rests for a period in concrete tanks before ageing for 18 months in barriques and tonneaux. It is then blended in stainless steel prior to bottling.
TASTING NOTES
A medium-bodied red wine with a strong sense of place, reflecting the character of Sangiovese, enhanced by a small proportion of other grape varieties. The nose is elegant, broad, balanced, pure and persistent, revealing generous aromas of red fruits, including cherry and sour cherry, enriched by aromatic herbs and delicate spicy notes.
On the palate it is vibrant, rounded, warm and well-structured, offering a balanced, terroir-driven wine of remarkable harmony and drinkability.
FOOD PAIRING
Ideal with roasted and grilled red meats, slow-cooked beef dishes, mature cheeses, game, braised meats and pasta served with rich meat sauces.
AGEING POTENTIAL
Ready to enjoy upon release, with an ageing potential of8–12 years,during which it will gain further complexity and structure.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° – 20° C
ALCOHOL
14,00%
AVAILABILITY
Produced only in vintages where the grapes achieve the desired balance
Available for purchase