COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot
PRODUCER
Tenuta di Ghizzano
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Il Ghizzano Rosso 2021 is a red wine from the IGT Costa Toscana appellation in Tuscany, Italy, produced by Tenuta di Ghizzano. It is primarily a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot. The estate, owned by the Venerosi Pesciolini family for 26 generations since 1370, is situated in the Colline Pisane region. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes respect for nature and the territory, employing certified organic and biodynamic farming practices. The vineyard soils are marine, containing fossils, clay, sand, and a limestone component, influenced by the nearby sea.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family has owned the estate for over 650 years.
Fact 02
Certified organic and biodynamic farming.
Fact 03
Indigenous yeasts used for fermentation.
Fact 04
Soils are marine with fossils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Il Ghizzano Rosso 2021 is produced using grapes harvested by hand and meticulously selected. Fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats over 12-14 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in wooden barrels, with potential aging in stainless steel tanks. The estate employs certified organic and biodynamic farming practices, reflecting a philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for the natural environment.
