MESSIDORO

IGT Toscano Rosato

GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese and Merlot

EXPOSURE: South, south-west.

TYPE OF SOIL: Clay-loam with rock fragments

PLANTING DENSITY: From 3200 to 5200 vines/ha.

CULTIVATION SYSTEM: Spurred cordon.

HARVEST TIME: The grapes are harvested from the second decade of September until mid October

HARVEST METHOD:  mechanical harvesting with selection of the grapes

WINE-PRESSING: soft pressing.

FERMENTATION AND AGING: In tanks of glazed concrete tanks in order to maintain the freshness and the fruity taste.

WINE-TASTING NOTES: pleasant fruit aromas, on the palate the wine is fresh and lively.

LONGEVITY: Easy-drinking wine, to drink during the year.

AWARDS: Vinous (Ian d’Agata) vintage 2017  88 pts. Vintage 2018 Vinous 88 pts , Falstaff 89 pts , 89 pts Suckling , 3 grappoli Bibenda , 1 stella Veronelli; Vintage 2021 Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard