Gualdo del Re
Toscana Cabraia 2020
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | In new and 2nd passage barriques for about 15 months. Bottle-ageing: minimum 12 months before release. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Toscana Cabraia 2020 |
| Color | Intense ruby red with violet hues |
| Perfume | Characterised by the combination of fruity and spicy notes, with sensations reminiscent of blackberry and blueberry, vanilla and cocoa. |
| Taste | Taste of great structure and elegance. The tannic texture is dense and the tannins are soft. Long taste persistence. |
| Pairings | Roasts, grilled red meats, aged and blue cheese. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red wine from Tuscany IGT, 14.5% ABV, produced by Gualdo del Re. Blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 0.75 l bottle, 2020 vintage. Cabraia is a wine born from a passion for the Suvereto area in Tuscany and the desire to create a wine that best expresses the potential of Bordeaux grape varieties. Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques. Aged in new and second-use barriques for approximately 15 months. Flavor: great structure and elegance. The tannic texture is dense and the tannins are soft. The finish is long and persistent. Characterized by a combination of fruity and spicy notes, sensations reminiscent of blackberry and blueberry, vanilla, and cocoa emerge. Intense ruby red with violet reflections.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1953
- Oenologist: Barbara Tamburini
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 27
The transition occurred whilst continuing along the path of excellence undertaken by Barbara Tamburini who, in the meantime, has become one of the most famous and recognised enologists in Italy and abroad.
The new business development program includes the restoration of some vineyards and the purchase of new plots. The recently acquired plots would be planted with massal selections of traditional varieties that resulted from extensive studies and analysis.
At the same time, modernization was organized for Il Ristorante, Il Casale and, especially, the Cellar, whose technical unit would be employed for a wider vineyard rationalization. Read more
| Name | Gualdo del Re Toscana Cabraia 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Gualdo del Re |
| Origin | Suvereto - Livorno |
| Climate | Altitude: 100 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Clay, stone and silt |
| Cultivation system | Guyot and spurred cordon. |
| Plants per hectare | 6000 |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques. |
| Aging | In new and 2nd passage barriques for about 15 months. Bottle-ageing: minimum 12 months before release. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |