SummuS

Toscana IGT

Supertuscan

DESCRIPTION

An intense and profound Supertuscan that excellently represents the potential of its three component grape varieties.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Soil: sandy clay and rounded pebbles

Training system: spurred cordon - Banfi sapling Planting density: 4200 cp/ha.

Yield per hectare: 60 q/ha.

VARIETY

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah

METHOD OF PRODUCTION

Fermentation: temperature-controlled (25-30°) in combined steel and Horizon French oak vats

Ageing: in 350-litre French oak barriques for a total of 18 months

THE WINEMAKER'S COMMENT

Wine characterised by varietal aromas; the intense fruity scents are accompanied by notes of jam, spices, pipe tobacco and coffee. Imposing structure, with important but sweet tannins.