Ceppitaio 2024
Az. Agr. RussoThe aroma immediately reveals plenty of red fruit, spiciness, and a seductive hint of vanilla. Generous and soft on the palate with abundant ripe red fruit, aromas of spices, and a beautiful, long finish. Gastronomically versatile, delicious with pasta with tomato sauce, pizza, grilled meats, and semi-hard cheeses.
Appellation
Costa Toscana
Grape variety
cabernet sauvignon, cannaiolo, merlot, sangiovese, ciliegiolo, colorino
Style
Rich & Exuberant
Format
750 ml
Available
€15.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Az. Agr. Russo | Italy | Toscane |
About the winemaker
The Azienda Agricola Russo is located in the municipality of Suvereto in southern Tuscany. From the hills in the vineyards, the sea and the island of Elba are clearly visible. Not without reason, well-known wineries such as Tua Rita and Gualdo del Re are also located here. The Russo family has been active in viticulture for four generations, but they have only been bottling their own wines since 1998. In addition to the vineyards, the family owns a nine-hectare olive grove and a large herd of dairy cattle. A nice example of a classic Italian farm where Michele Russo is responsible nowadays.
Vineyard management
Traditional
Details
| Vineyard | This wine is named after a small hill in the Russo family's vineyards, where a plant grows called Ceppite in Italian. The designation of origin is IGT Tuscany, but the vineyards are in the DOC Val di Cornia near the village of Suvereto. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | After the manual harvest (65 hl/ha) is the first peel soaking and fermentation on stainless steel. After malolactic fermentation, there is both oak (3rd and 4th year for 6 months), and stainless steel aging. The wine is bottled in the month of June following the harvest. |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 5 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
