Grifi Toscana I.G.T.

This risk-rewarding wine is for bullish producers only. In fact in 2014 Grifi was not produced due to adverse climate conditions. An incredible blend where Sangiovese’s freshness perfectly merges with the Cabernet Sauvignon’s backbone. Another fine example of a great blend for ageing.

2019 VINTAGE
2019 was a great year for wine. Warm weather albeit not dry, was the background to a great production in terms of quantity and quality. With just the right amount of rainfall, work in the vineyards never stopped and great attention was placed to the grapes to balance warmth, rain and soil.

TASTING NOTES
The assembly of two such different personalities such as Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend together, giving this wine a unique character. Dark ruby red in color with purple reflections, the nose opens with notes of blueberries, blackberries and incense going up to sandalwood and graphite. In the mouth it is dense and complex with hints of blackberry jam and cinnamon. It then evolves like a balsamic explosion supported by good acidity. The lively tannin all over the palate accompanies the savory and persistent finish.

SOIL TYPE
Sedimentary soils of marine origin from the Pliocene (3-5 million years ago) with the alternation of clay, loam and calcareous sand. The Cabernet Sauvignon grows on the same type of soil, but richer in more recent fluvial pebbles.

VINEYARD SPECIFICS
The grapes were selected from our best Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards.

HARVEST
The grapes were harvested between mid-September and 10 October.

VINIFICATION
Separate vinification for the two varieties in stainless steel vats with the use of indigenous yeasts selected by the company’s pied de cuve. Alcoholic fermentation with 
subsequent maceration on the skins lasted up to 25 days. The malolactic fermentation took place in wood.

AGEING
18 months in French oak barriques (225 ltr) and large Slavonian oak barrels (6000 ltr).

GRAPES: 
50% Sangiovese,
50% Cabernet Sauvignon

ALCOHOL
14%

PRODUCTION
34,438 bottles

PACKAGING
Formats: 0,75 Lt