Description
Vintage: Sangiovese – Merlot
Age of the vineyards: vines planted between 2001 and 2002
Type of soil: clay and limestone marl soil
Exposure and altitude: north/west – 1313 feet asl (400 meters slm)
Training system: spurred cordon
Plantation density: 6.000 vines/ha
Harvest: the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand
Average Yield: 5000 kg/ha
Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel vessels at a controlled temperature between 22 and 24° C. with multiple daily pump-over processes. Maceration time: from 18 to 21 days with chemical and sensory analysis throughout the whole period.
Aging: 18 months in stainless steel vessels
Characteristics: the wine is an intense ruby red colour with shades of violet. Well balanced fruity and flowery notes. Its pleasant acidity, its medium structure and moderate tannic taste make Il Guardiano an excellent wine easy to drink throughtout your meal.
Alcohol by volume: 14,5%
Food pairings: pasta with meat or mushrooms sauce, red meat, toasted polenta with cheese
Serving suggestions: medium balloon glasses, serving temperature 16° to 18° C.
