Torraccia di Presura
Classification: red wine with Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita Chianti Classico.
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese grapes with the addition, since vintage 2000, of a small percentage of Merlot (10%); produced since 1992.
Vinification: first fermentation with maceration in stainless steel tanks with controlled temperature between 25° and 28° C. for approximately 20 days with 2 manual remontages each day. It undergoes a passage in small oak barrels and, after bottling, a refinement in bottle for at least 6 months.
Characteristics: strong ruby red colour, scent of a beautiful ripe red fruit with floral notes of brushwood, violet and iris. Well structured, balanced and fine, it has a beautiful body and a good length. Ready to be consumed after more than one year, it keeps its best characteristics for the subsequent 10-12 years.
Alcohol: 13% by Vol.
Temperature of service: 18° C.
Combinations: tasty pasta, red and white meats, stewed meat, matured cheeses, grilled meat and vegetables.
Awards and recognitions
Vintage 2008
• Silver Medal International Wine Competition “La Selezione del Sindaco” 2010
Vintage 2005
• Diploma d’Onore Selezione dei Vini di Toscana 2009
Vintage 2003
• Gold Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2005 - DOCG Red wines
• Diploma di Menzione Speciale Selezione dei Vini di Toscana 2006
Vintage 2002
• Gold Medal International Wine Competition “La Selezione del Sindaco” 2004
• Diploma di Gran Menzione International Wine Competition 38th Vinitaly 2004
• Diploma di Menzione Speciale Selezione dei Vini di Toscana 2004
Vintage 2001
• Silver Medal International Wine Competition “La Selezione del Sindaco” 2003
• Silver Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2003 - DOCG Red wines
• Diploma di Gran Menzione International Wine Competition 37th Vinitaly 2003
• Diploma Merano International Wine Festival
Vintage 2000
• Selezione dei Vini di Toscana 2002
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