LLS VDI 2019

CASTELLO COLLEMASSARI Toscana

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MELACCE MONTECUCCO VERMENTINODOC Melacce, whose name is taken from the small river that crosses the property, is produced from Vermentino vineyards at 985 ft. above sea level on fractured sandstone soils that are exposed to sea winds. Those winds combined with pronounced temperature fluctuations lend the characters of freshness and aroma to this variety. Early harvest preserves vivacity in the grapes. Vinification occurs in stainless steel vats at low temperatures to better preserve the varietal aromatic expression. It is then aged on lees, to gain smoothness and flavor. Starting with the 2018 vintage this wine is made with organic grapes.

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RIGOLETTOMONTECUCCO ROSSODOC A blend of Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, andMontepulciano, Rigoleto is produced from vineyards at 985 ft. The soil is characterized by fractured sandstone, tufaceous clays and calcareous marl. The training of the vineyard helps maintain the characteristic features of freshness and flavor of the grapes from the hills of Montecucco. The wine is aged for 15 months in steel tanks, and a small quantity is aged in barrels.

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MONTECUCCO ROSSODOC RISERVA The Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, and Cabernet grapes for the Riserva come from a selection of the oldest vineyards with an average age of 30 years. The gentle cultivation of the grapes, and the characteristic of soils help to preserve the authenticity of the Sangiovese in the ColleMassari Riserva. Vinification in stainless steel vats and in small wood vats with spontaneous fermentation and long macerations of 3 – 4 weeks. Ages for 18 months in vats and tonneaux.

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