La Papessa IGT (Super Tuscans)

papessaGrapes :
– 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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