Description
CIGOLINO
Wine produced in the vineyards around the castle of Monteriggioni.
NAME: The Cigolino IGT
GRAPE: Sangiovese 95%,Cabernet Sauv. and Colorino 5%
PRODUCTION AREA: Monteriggioni
FORM OF FARMING: spurred cordon
HARVEST PERIOD: October
VINIFICATION: Traditional in red with
long maceration
ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION: 15 days
AGING: First step in steel, and 1 year in wood
AGING IN BOTTLE: 3 months
ALCOHOL: 13%
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: red wine intense, vinous with hints of roasting, great potential tannic and excellent acidic freshness
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 18°C
SUGGESTIONS: Ideal with game dishes