Castello di Radda
Castello di Radda Guss 2016
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Malo-lactic fermen-tation then takes place in tonneaux with a capacity of 5 hl, 80% of which are new wood. Ageing continues in the same wooden barrels for about 24 months, with racking carried out at three-month intervals. The wine spends at least twelve months in the bottle before being released for sale. |
Description
The new Guss, a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Sangiovese, combines the smoothness and intensity typical of Merlot with the elegance and freshness conveyed by the Sangiovese grapes grown in the cool vineyards of Radda in Chianti. Guss Toscana IGT originates in the Pratolino vineyard, a single plot planted entirely with Merlot, located in the municipality of Radda in Chianti and chosen for its pedoclimatic and production characteristics of absolute excellence.
Awards
-
2016
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
-
2016
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
-
2016
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
-
2016
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
-
2016
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2003
- Oenologist: Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 120.000
- Hectares: 40
The Beretta family bought the estate in 2003 to increase their interest in the wine-growing sector. They are already active with the family's historic company "Lo Sparviere", which produces the precious Franciacorta sparkling wines. The project took shape with the recovery, in qualitative terms, of the 45 hectares under vine and the construction of an extensive wine cellar built according to the design of architect Spartaco Mori. Read more
| Name | Castello di Radda Guss 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello di Radda |
| Origin | Municipality of Radda in Chianti |
| Climate | Altitude: 450 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South. |
| Soil composition | Mainly calcareous-clay with a good percentage of stone. |
| Yield per hectare | 30-35 q. |
| Harvest | From the beginning of October. By hand, with preliminary selection of the grapes in the vineyard and subsequent selection on a sorting table. |
| Wine making | The freshly picked grapes are crushed and destemmed before fermenting in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks with a capacity of 50 hl. The grapes spend about a month macerating on skins. This is made possible by the perfect ripeness of the grapes. |
| Aging | Malo-lactic fermen-tation then takes place in tonneaux with a capacity of 5 hl, 80% of which are new wood. Ageing continues in the same wooden barrels for about 24 months, with racking carried out at three-month intervals. The wine spends at least twelve months in the bottle before being released for sale. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
