Comandante – Maremma Toscana D.O.C.
Soil: altitude 350 meters; exposure South West; mostly calcareous.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 50% Merlot 50% . Organic grapes.
Planting density: 4600 plants per hectare.
Kg of grape per plant: 1,2 kg
Harvesting method: manually in crates of 18 kg with transferring and transformation within 60 minutes of the harvest.
Fermentation: in stainless steel of superior quality AISI 316, at controlled temperature of 28° C max.
Aging period: 18 months in French oak small barrels (allier, troncais). Then 12 months in the bottle.
Alcohol: 14.0° vol.
Food and wine pairing: Perfect with red meat and with game. Ideal also with mature cheese.
Drink: 18°C, if possible in decanter.
