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COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
100% Trebbiano Toscano
PRODUCER
Niccolò Lari
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Tigre is an orange wine produced by Niccolò Lari in the Toscana IGT region of Italy, specifically from the hills near Florence. Made from 100% Trebbiano Toscano, it undergoes an extended maceration period on its skins, resulting in its distinctive color and texture. Niccolò Lari, who left a corporate career to pursue his passion for winemaking, manages the estate organically and with minimal intervention, aiming to create wines that are a true expression of their territory. The winery's name, Azienda Agricola la Svolta, signifies a pivotal life change for the winemaker. Production volumes for La Tigre are notably small.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's name, 'La Svolta,' means 'The Turning Point,' reflecting Niccolò Lari's career change.
Fact 02
La Tigre is made from 100% Trebbiano Toscano, a grape often used for simpler white wines, here transformed.
Fact 03
The wine undergoes at least six months of skin maceration.
Fact 04
Production of La Tigre is very limited, making it a sought-after find.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
La Tigre is crafted using traditional methods with a focus on natural processes. The 100% Trebbiano Toscano grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation, followed by an extended maceration period of at least six months on their skins, typically in wooden casks. This skin contact is crucial for developing the wine's characteristic orange hue, texture, and complex aromas. After maceration, the wine is aged in wooden barrels to further develop its structure and integrate flavors. Niccolò Lari's approach emphasizes organic viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar, avoiding the addition of any extraneous chemical products to preserve the wine's natural integrity and expressiveness.
