COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Marchesi Mazzei
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tirrenico Marchesi Mazzei is a red wine from the Maremma Toscana DOC in Tuscany, produced by Marchesi Mazzei. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, with the 2020 vintage featuring 65% Cabernet Sauvignon. The producer, Marchesi Mazzei, has a winemaking heritage spanning over six centuries in Tuscany. The vineyards are located in the Maremma region, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, which influences the wine's character. The wine's name, Tirrenico, is a nod to the ancient inhabitants of the area and the sea itself.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name, Tirrenico, is inspired by the ancient 'Tyrrhenoi' people.
Fact 02
The vineyards are situated overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Fact 03
The blend features a significant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%).
Fact 04
Marchesi Mazzei has a winemaking history dating back to the 11th century.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tirrenico Marchesi Mazzei involves hand-harvesting the grapes. Fermentation occurs at 28°C with a maceration period lasting 20 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for either 14 months or 12 months in small French oak barrels (225L).
