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GROTTAIA ROSATO

Toscana IGT

2023

Perfect expression of our closest vineyards to the sea where Syrah  reveals all its aromatic qualities and Merlot contributes its classic smoothness. Fermented and matured in stainless steel only it’s a wine of great freshness and saltiness with a nice fruity nose. Its floreal label embodies a contemporary style, representing an authentic voice of the Tuscan cost.

BLEND

50% Syrah
50% Merlot

GROWING YEAR

The year 2023 was characterized by a particularly mild winter with only two days having minimum temperatures close to 0°C.
During the spring season, there was high rainfall between late April and May, followed by a hot summer with three significant precipitation events between mid-July and the end of August. September and the first half of October were dry and sunny months.
This seasonal trend led to an extension of the vine’s life cycle, with grapes ripening gradually while preserving good acidity and excellent phenolic maturity of the skins. Harvesting began on the last day of August with
the Merlot and concluded in the first week of October with the Cabernet Sauvignon harvest.

VINIFICATION

The two grape varieties are hand-picked into small 15 kg crates, at separate times in order to harvest the fruit at its optimal physical ripeness and in response to weather conditions. The grapes are vinified individually as well. Merlot receives a gentle whole-cluster pressing, while Syrah is destemmed and the juice undergoes a pre-pressing maceration on the skins for 6-8 hours in the press to preserve and heighten must colour and crispness. A slow, 15-20 day fermentation follows at low temperatures.

MATURATION

The rosé matures 4 months sur lie, with periodic bâttonage, until assemblage of the final blend and successive bottling.