100% Merlot. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete vats; 18-20 days skin contact. Ageing in French oak barriques (approx. one third new) for 18 months. First vintage officially certified organic.
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| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Colour: | red |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
| Grape variety: | Merlot |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Petrolo |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Tuscany |
| Subregion: | n/a |
| Appellation: |
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC Tuscany’s Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC (est. 2011) encompasses the Pietraviva and Pratomagno subzones. Bianco blends utilise 40–80% Chardonnay; Rosso/Rosato require 40–80% Merlot. Varietal wines necessitate at least 85% of the declared cultivar. Site-specific wines may use the Vigna designation. Key cultivars include Sangiovese, Cabernet, and Malvasia Bianca Lunga. Production includes dry, sparkling, late-harvest, and Passito styles. |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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