Alicante
Toscana IGT

€12.90

NThis red wine, with its warm fruity notes and sunny, Mediterranean character, comes from the heart of Tuscany’s Maremma zone.

Awards

2016James Suckling92 pts
2015Bibenda4 grappoli
2016James Suckling92 pts
2013James Suckling92 pts
2012James Suckling92 pts
2011James Suckling91 pts

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SKU A2ALIGT Category

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Tasting Note

A deep ruby red in color, it displays a complex and fragrant bouquet of wild berry fruits, leather, and the balsamic herbs of Mediterranean shrubland. On the palate it is rich, well-structured, attractively well-balanced and mouth-filling, with an intense, persistent finish.

Origin

Alicante is an ancient grape, widespread in Spain and France. Studies and research confirm the arrival of this blend in Maremma and in particular in Scansano during the Spanish domination. The Alicante bouschet has been planted since the acquisition of Poggio al Tufo in 1997. The grapes are today selected both in the Bottinello vineyard in the Rompicollo estate in Pitigliano and in the Albore estate in Scansano.

Grapes

Alicante 100%

Vinification and Maturation

Traditional red vinification with spontaneous fermentation conducted with indigenous yeasts in steel vats and maceration on the skins for 12 days. Aging for 15 months in large Slavonian oak barrels.

Alcohol

13% by vol.

Serving Temp.

16-18°C

Bottle Size

0.75l

Serving Suggestions

Ideal with meat-based pasta and rice dishes, roasts, stuffed vegetables, even quite mature cheeses and the spicy meat recipes of Oriental cuisines.

Vineyard

Poggio al Tufo is the first Tommasi family estate outside the Valpolicella Classica area, bought in 1997. It is a story of fascinating Tuscan terroirs, where Tommasi started an ambitious project: creating high quality wines in the Maremma Toscana territories. The property is located in Pitigliano, in the province of Grosseto, a very important Etruscan site in the heart of Maremma Toscana. Tenuta Rompicollo includes a rural and cosy agriturismo, the result of a careful conservative restoration of the existing buildings.

Tommasi Naturae

Sustainable Winegrowing

Vineyard

Tommasi has adopted an integrated production system that guarantees the eco-sustainable management of agricultural activities.

Production

– We do not use products of animal origin or containing allergens in the wine production process.
– Optimization of the use of resources and management of the cellar.
– We employ procedures that allow us to work in full respect of the environment, avoiding waste and always recycling when possible.

Packaging

– Organic corks with FSC certification
– Label: FSC certified paper
– Cardboard: recycled paper

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