Name

Congius

Type

Rosso – Vino IGT Toscana

Alcohol content

13,5% vol.

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 50%

Training system

Vertical-trellised, spurred cordon. Average plant spacing of 5,000 plants per hectare and production of around 40 quintals of grapes per hectare. Local soil type prevalently marly. 

Fermentation

The harvest takes place in the last week of September for the Merlot grapes and the second week of October for the Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are fermented separately in stainless steel vats with maceration on the skins for 15 days. When malolactic fermentation is complete the wine is placed in new French oak barriques for 18 months. Lastly it is aged in bottles for at least 6 months.

Serving
with food

Stewed game, roasted red meats

Serving suggestions

In large glasses. Open three hours before serving at a temperature of 18°C.