COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino
PRODUCER
Monteraponi
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Monteraponi Baron Ugo Toscana Rosso IGT is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, specifically from Radda in Chianti. Produced by Monteraponi, this wine is made from 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, and 3% Colorino. It is considered the winery's flagship wine, produced only in exceptional vintages. The estate itself is an ancient medieval village, with vineyards dating back to the 1970s. The Baron Ugo name honors Baron Ugo, a 10th-century Marquis of Tuscany. The vineyards are situated at a high altitude of 560-570 meters above sea level, contributing to the wine's distinct profile. Monteraponi is committed to certified organic farming practices and traditional winemaking methods.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€77
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a 10th-century Marquis of Tuscany.
Fact 02
Crafted only in the best vintages.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at 560-570 meters altitude.
Fact 04
Certified organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Baron Ugo begins with spontaneous fermentation in vitrified cement tanks, utilizing natural yeasts without temperature control or added bacteria. Maceration on the skins lasts for 30 to 45 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 36 months in large format oak vats (30 Hl) made of Allier and Slavonic oak, and also in large oval Austrian or French oak barrels. It then spends an additional month in cement tanks before being bottled and aged for 5-6 months. The grapes are carefully selected during harvest.
