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S.to Ippolito

IGT Toscana

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S.to Ippolito - IGT Toscana
Harmonious fusion.

The best red grapes, direct from the land around Villa Da Vinci, in the Tuscan hills. An iconic flavour, just like the artwork featured on its label, a masterpiece by a young Da Vinci. A Toscana Rosso, made from a combination of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah, which unite to create a harmonious wine with a consistency, balance and aroma that evokes each of its constituent varieties.

Classification
Toscana IGT

Alcohol content
13%

Area of production
The Villa Da Vinci vineyards, in Vinci

Wine type
Sangiovese 40%, Merlot 30%, Syrah 30%

Awards and Recognitions
2022 Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines by Luca Maroni - 99 points, overall best wine

Bottled history:

How it is made

The wine is fermented in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, and then put in mostly new oak for around 12-18 months, to add a balsamic, spicy layer to its fruity aromas of blackberry, cherry and raspberry.

Vintage 2020

Vinification
Maceration of the skins for around 12 days. Fermentation at 28-30°C, with the must separated by variety. Frequent pumping over and délestage. Light saignée.

Aging
In oak barrique, mostly new, for a period of 12-18 months.

Harvest
Harvest

Average altitude of the vineyards
From 40 to 130m MSL.

Terrain type
Shell-rich Pliocene alluvial deposits

Training system
Primarily Guyot, but also spurred cordon, and for the oldest vineyards, Tuscan bow

Awards and Recognitions
S.to Ippolito - IGT Toscana S.to Ippolito - IGT Toscana

Taste the creativity:

Colour
The color is red-to-purple, clear and limpid.

Serving temperature
16-18°C

Aromas of spices
Aromas of spices, with clear balsamic notes and a hint of blackberry conserve.

Pairs well with
Cold meats, ‘peposo’ (stew), roast pork, ‘rosticciane’ (ribs).

Main aromas
Soft, balanced, and warm. A wine of impressive structure.