Toscana IGP Solana 2016
In vineyard
Produced only in the best vintages, Solana borns in a unique terroir for its microclimate and soil characteristics, located at 500-600 meters above the sea level. This wine is made with 50% Sangiovese, 25% Merlot and 25% Syrah grapes, obtained from a reproduction by selection of vines.
Vintage 2016 was characterized by constant heat, without excessive peaks, which helped the ripening of the grapes. The excellent summer and the accentuated temperature range created an ideal climate for the production of wines with high aromatic profiles and with excellent acidity. A vintage that, more than others, will enhance the characteristics of Sangiovese, with anthocyans, polyphenols and varietal perfumes of great uniqueness and concentration.
In cellar
The grapes are harvested at perfect maturation, and maceration lasts for 40 days. After a first decanting, the wine is placed to sharpen in steel tanks for a few days, and then transferred to first-pass oak barrels, which represent the highest selection of woods, called “cœur selection“. Ageing in barrique lasts for 12 months. The evolution ends with an ageing in bottles that lasts until optimal maturity.
Tasting notes
Intense red color with purple shades. The perfume is elegant with persistent mineral, balsamic, floral and fruity notes such as jam and blackberry. Bouquet is complete with spicy notes and cocoa notes resulting from aging in oak barrels. In mouth is very large but at the same time supported by a balanced acidity and good flavour, with notes of dried prune, vanilla and chocolate. The ending is long and intense enhancing the soft tannin.
Plus
Solana was born as a tribute to the historic owner of Premiata Fattoria di Castelvecchi, Marquis Abelardo Gutierrez de la Solana, who helped to make this territory famous for the quality of his wine, enjoyed in Italy and abroad, more than a century ago.
Pairings
Excellent as meditation wine, perfect pairing with red meat as boar or lasagne with truffle, meat and mushrooms.
Taste at 18 °C
Formato bottiglia
0.75
Grado alcolico
14,5% by Volume
