COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1998
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Tenuta di Trinoro
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenuta di Trinoro's 1998 Rosso di Toscana IGT is a testament to the pioneering spirit of winemaker Andrea Franchetti. Established in the remote Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany, the estate focuses on Bordeaux grape varietals, a departure from traditional Tuscan winemaking. Franchetti's philosophy emphasizes high-density planting and low yields to achieve maximum concentration. The 1998 vintage, the second produced by the estate, navigated a hot summer followed by a cooler September, resulting in a powerful and complex wine. The estate's location in the Val d'Orcia, with its unique soils and high altitude, contributes to the distinctive character of the wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€406
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
This wine is only the second vintage ever produced by Tenuta di Trinoro.
Fact 02
The estate's vineyards were planted starting in 1992, making the vines relatively young for the 1998 vintage.
Fact 03
Winemaking for this vintage took place in a nearby farmhouse as the winery was still under construction.
Fact 04
Production for the 1998 vintage was extremely limited, with only nine barriques made.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Tenuta di Trinoro begins with meticulous vineyard management, including high-density planting and very low yields to maximize grape concentration. For the 1998 vintage, each grape variety was vinified separately using indigenous yeasts, a practice that allows for the expression of the terroir and vintage. The wine was then aged in new French oak barrels, a crucial step in developing its structure and complexity. Notably, the winemaking facilities for this early vintage were housed in a temporary farmhouse, highlighting the estate's nascent stage of development.
