COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Terreno
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Momento Massimo 2016 is a Super Tuscan wine from Terreno, located in Greve in Chianti, Tuscany. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, with specific percentages of 40%, 30%, and 30% respectively. The wine is classified under the Toscana IGT. Terreno, owned by the Ruhne family since 1988, emphasizes a philosophy of craftsmanship and respect for nature, with the estate being certified organic since 2014 and fully self-sufficient in energy, heat, and water. The estate is a proponent of the division of Chianti Classico into 11 distinct villages (UGAs). The Momento Massimo is produced in limited quantities, approximately 5,000 bottles, and undergoes extensive aging before release, positioning it as a wine for significant occasions.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Super Tuscan, blending Bordeaux grapes in Italy.
Fact 02
Crafted with natural yeasts and manual remontage.
Fact 03
Aged 24 months in French oak, then years in bottle.
Fact 04
Terreno is 100% self-sufficient in energy, heat, and water.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Momento Massimo 2016 is produced through a meticulous winemaking process. Each grape variety is vinified separately using micro-fermentations and natural yeasts. Fermentation and maceration take place in open 10hl vessels with manual remontage. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 24 months in French barriques and tonneaux. It then undergoes at least two years of bottle aging before release. Grapes are hand-harvested in small trays. Terreno's vineyards have been certified organic since 2014, and the estate operates with 100% self-sufficiency in energy, heat, and water.
