Podere IL Castellaccio "Orio" 2017 Bolgheri - Tuscany

Bolgheri Rosso Orio comes from vineyards located in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci, in the heart of the Livorno Maremma. The soils of this area are characterized by a sandy-clayey texture with the presence of a skeleton, the climate alternates very long and bright summers with mild winters.

The fermentation of the Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Syrah grapes takes place in stainless steel for 20 days at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C. It follows spontaneous malolactic fermentation during the refinement which takes place for at least 12 months in second and third passage French oak barrels, then for at least 6 months in bottle.

Wine with a ruby red color, it offers the nose a wide and varied bouquet, made up of notes of red fruit, vanilla and spices. On the palate it is intense and well-fresh, with well-smoothed and integrated tannins that invite to the next sip.

Good in the company of roasts and stewed meats but also with medium-aged cheeses.