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Sasso Bucato 2023
Az. Agr. Russo
Layered nose with plenty of red fruit, spices, and a seductive hint of vanilla. Powerful and rich on the palate with dark fruit, spice aromas, and an intense, long finish.
Delicious with pasta in tomato sauce, grilled red meat, and aged hard cheeses.
Appellation
IGP Toscane
Grape variety
cabernet sauvignon, merlot
Style
Rich & Exuberant
Format
750 ml
Available
€31.50
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 | The designation of origin is IGT Tuscany, but the vineyards are located in the DOC Val di Cornia near the village of Suvereto. This valley is characterized by the sea breeze that brings coolness during the day. That the vineyards are ideally suited to international varieties like cabernet and merlot has been proven by neighbor Tua Rita for years. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | After the manual harvest (50 hl/ha) is the first peel soaking and fermentation on stainless steel. After malolactic fermentation, there is both an upbringing in oak for 16 months. The wine is bottled in the month of March and after this, the wine receives another 8 months of bottle aging before being released on the market. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years and more after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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