COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Merlot, Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Tenuta Casteani
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Turione Casteani is a red wine from Tenuta Casteani, produced in the Maremma Toscana region of Tuscany. This 2018 vintage is crafted from a blend of Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. The estate's vineyards are situated within the Park of the Metalliferous Hills, where the soil composition is marked by pebbles derived from a Miocene lake, contributing to the wine's mineral profile. Tenuta Casteani, under the ownership of Mario Pelosi since 2002, is committed to organic farming practices, having transitioned the estate to organic methods in 2019. The winery's identity is partly inspired by the region's historical mining industry, reflected in its logo.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are located in the Park of the Metalliferous Hills.
Fact 02
Soils are rich in pebbles from a Miocene lake.
Fact 03
Producer converted to organic farming in 2019.
Fact 04
Winery logo references local mining history.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Turione Casteani is produced by Tenuta Casteani using a blend of Merlot and Sangiovese grapes. The estate's vineyards are managed with a focus on low yields to enhance grape quality. Tenuta Casteani is committed to organic farming practices. The specific vinification and aging processes are not detailed, but the winemaking approach aims to leverage the characteristics of the Maremma Toscana terroir and the chosen grape varietals.
