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Castello Vicchiomaggio Amphiarao Toscana Rosso 2021
£242.89
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £40.48 per bottle.
In stock
SKU
HD5226321A
Castello Vicchiomaggio Amphiarao Toscana Rosso 2021
- Country- Italy
- Region- Tuscany
- Grape Varieties- Sangiovese 34%, Cabernet Sauvignon 33%, Petit Verdot 33%
- Alcohol by volume- 14%
- Body Value: C (A is light, E is full-bodied)
Residual Sugar: 1.8
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Producer- Castello Vicchiomaggio
- An intense and full-bodied blend characterized by red fruits juxtaposed with herbaceous notes and a spicy undertone, presenting a juicy, fragrant profile with a refined finish. Wines produced by John Matta are notably among the smoothest selections in our portfolio, and the inclusion of an ample range of amphora wines is of significant importance to us. Notably, this wine is crafted with minimal intervention, undergoing vinification in stainless steel before transferal to clay amphorae.
- Awards
92 pts, James Suckling, 2023
90 Pts, Vinous, Antonio Galloni, 2023
This wine was vinified with minimal intervention. Fermentation occurred with natural yeasts in small 50-hectolitre stainless steel tanks lasting 12 days. The wine was then transferred to terracotta amphorae, which matured for 10 -12 months. The clay used for the amphorae comes from a small town, Impruneta, six miles from Castello Vicchiomaggio. Clay has unique, natural characteristics ideal for wine maturation; it is not subject to rapid temperature fluctuations, and clay’s specific molecular structure offers a good exchange of oxygen, ensuring an ideal maturation cycle. As a neutral material, it allows for the full expression of the variety and terroir.
This is an intense and full-bodied blend of red fruits layered with herbaceous notes and a spicy background. It is juicy and fragrant, with a relaxed finish.
| Price | £202.41 |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Brand | Castello Vicchiomaggio |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | No |
| Winery | The grapes come from estate vineyards in Maremma, a region in the South of Tuscany near the sea. The microclimate benefits from breezy winds, which have a cooling and ventilating effect on the vines, imparting natural freshness to the grapes while keeping the canopies healthy. The terroir is distinctive, with a higher proportion of sand and less clay in the soil, which allows for good drainage and encourages the vines to grow deep root systems in search of nutrients. The vines are trained according to the Guyot method, which allows good air circulation, healthy fruit, and sun exposure to the canopy. Castello Vicchiomaggio is fully certified sustainable by VIVA, with reduced chemicals employed in the vineyard and biodiversity encouraged. The grapes are manually harvested at optimum maturity. |
| Keywords | Castello, Vicchiomaggio, Amphiarao |
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