Grapes :
– 100% Merlot
Environment :
– Altitude : 350-400m
– Soil : Medium-texture,
Predominantly Calcareous, Alberese and Galetro rocks.
– Vine training : Spurred cordon
Vintage :
– Vinification: 15-20 days of fermentation on the skins at 28-30°C;
following by malolactic fermentation in steel.
– Maturing : 12 months in French oak barriques.
– Ageing in the bottle : 12 months
– Cellaring : 12-14 years
Alcohol: 13.00%
Serving Temperature : 18°C
Tasting Note :
– Colour : Deep and bright Ruby Red
– Perfume : Fruity, with persistent spicy notes
– Palate : Excellent structure and balance. Smooth and harmonious tannies
Accompaniments :
Ideal with ripe cheeses, Tuscan cold cuts and red meat.
AWARDS & HONORS:
The Concorso Enologico internazionale (international grapes wine contest) of Vinitaly
– La Papessa IGT Toscana 2007 ‘Big Gold Honor’ Gran Medaglia d’Oro
Vini di Veronelli 2010 Rate:
– La Papessa IGT 2006 – 88/ 100 points
Luca Maroni Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2012 Rate:
– La Papessa IGT 2008 – 86/100 points
Decanter World Wine Awards:
– BRONZE (Results 2017). Rated: 87/100 points.
Suggested Retail Price: HKD 560/BT
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