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Otto Ettari Toscana Rosso IGT Principio

A fresh, modern, fruity blend of traditional Tuscan varieties (Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino) with Cabernet Franc. Ruby red with bright garnet reflections, the Principio is fruity and spicy, yet soft and round on the palate, with aromas of red berries, orange peel, spice and a hint of vanilla. This “little Sangiovese” is a wine to drink now with its lively freshness and minerality, but also has potential for aging (about 10 years).

Region:

TUSCANY

Producer:

Otto Ettari

Classification:

Toscana Rosso IGT

Variety:

Sangiovese 85%, Canaiolo 7%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Colorino 3%

Number of bottles produced:

20,000

Production area:

Montecucco

Altitude:

350 meters (1,148 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

10 years

Yield:

6,000 kg/ha

Training:

Monolateral spurred cordon

Vine density:

5,700 plants/ha

Vinification:

Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days to extract color and flavors followed by fermentation in stainless steel. Six months aging in large oak casks to preserve freshness and fruit.

Refining:

No clarification, coarse filtration before bottling

Alcohol content:

14.0% vol.

pH level:

3.6

Acidity:

5.6 g/L

Soil:

Clay mix with galestro

Time of harvest:

End of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

90

Otto Ettari Toscana Rosso IGT Principio 2020

James Suckling (90)- "Ripe dark berries, plums, dark chocolate and hints of licorice on the nose. The medium-bodied palate shows tension and firmness, juicy fruit, flavors of cooked cherries and leather and a slightly short finish. Drink now or hold."

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