Description
Lippo
DENOMINAZIONE: IGT Toscana Rosso
PRODUCTIO AREA: Toscana – Lucca
GRAPES: Merlot and Cabernet Franc
TYPE OF PRODUCTION: Not Certified Organic
VINEYARD FEATURES: Pieve Santo Stefano, altitude 200-250 m a.s.l. Clayey
loam soil, with a neutral to sub-acid reaction, rich in mineral elements and poor
in organic matter. Planting density: about 5,000 vines/ha
ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 60q.li/ha
VINIFICATION AND AGING Destemming-crushing, maceration on the skins between 20 and 25 days depending on the vintage with periodic and regular pumping over of the must on the pomace. In addition to pumping over, some delestages are practiced After alcoholic fermentation, the malolactic fermentation and the aging of the product
take place in French oak barrels and barriques for about 9-10 months. After a few months in steel following aging in wooden containers, the wine undergoes a slight clarification, bottled and left to rest in the bottle for a short period before being marketed
TASTING NOTES
COLOR – Ruby red colour, deep and deep
NOSE – Decisive, deep and ample aroma, it pays homage to the expression of Lucchesia Cabernet Franc and Merlot, fresh and varietal of red blackberry and raspberry. It completes its olfactory panorama through the use of medium-small oak barrels and French oak barrels
PALATE – The taste is dry, savory, warm, with excellent structure, dense tannins and well contrasted by a long acidic vein.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Lippo Igt is a Dry Red wine. Structured and versatile wine, particularly suitable for traditional Tuscan dishes based on red meats, medium-aged cheeses.
ALCOHOL – SERVING TEMPERATURE AND SERVING METHOD
Vol 14% – Temperature: 17°/18° – Uncork a few hours before consumption but do not unwrap
ADDITIVES/ALLERGENS
Contains sulfites
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