FSM 2018

Description

Still red wine from Tuscany IGT, produced by Castello Vicchiomaggio. 100% Merlot, 2018 vintage. A wine born from the history of Castello Vicchiomaggio, built of solid stone with a tall crenellated tower at its heart, surrounded by castle dwellings and defensive walls. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately 30 days. Alcoholic fermentation in wood. The wine ages for 16 months in French barriques, after which it ages for a year in the bottle. On the nose, it expresses itself with a symphony of ever-evolving aromas. Notes of raspberry syrup, black cherry, cedarwood, chinotto, graphite, dark chocolate, and even undergrowth and damp earth can be detected. On the palate, it has great fullness and savory flavors; the tannins are graceful. Furthermore, it is very long, with fresh and balsamic sensations on the finish.

Details

Perfume

The nose expresses itself with a symphony of evolving aromas. One can recognise raspberry syrup, black cherry, cedar wood, chinotto, graphite, dark chocolate, also undergrowth and wet earth.

Color

Impenetrable blue/black colour.

Taste

The palate has great fullness and savour; the tannins are graceful. It is also very long, with fresh and balsamic sensations in the closing of the mouth.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Castello Vicchiomaggio

From this winery

• Start up year: 1965
• Oenologist: John Matta
• Bottles produced: 300.000
• Hectares: 34

According to several antique and well-preserved parchments, Vicchiomaggio Castle, once named Vicchio dei Longobardi (Village of the Longobards), dates back to about 1400.

On the top of a hill, dominating the whole Greve Valley, it is just 18 and 38 km from Siena and Florence respectively. Over the centuries this has demonstrated to be an extremely strategic position.

In fact, during the Middle Ages, Vicchiomaggio Castle was crucial for the defence of Florence during its feuds with the city of Siena.

Later on, it became an exclusive Manor House of the Renaissance period when it reached its peak and when its original name was integrated by the word Maggio (May) to recall various maggiolate (May songs) of Calendimaggio (May day).

During its long and glorious history, Vicchiomaggio Castle has hosted various famous artists, including Leonardo da Vinci and Francesco Redi. Leonardo stayed at the castle while he was painting his masterpiece, Monna Lisa, and he also drew a charming and impressive picture that is still preserved among his personal documents. Francesco Redi, a member of the Accademia della Crusca (Florentine Literary Academy), wrote his famous poem “Bacco in Toscana” (Bacco in Tuscany) while staying at Vicchiomaggio in 1865.

Vicchiomaggio Castle is built of solid stone and features a tall, crenellated tower and is surrounded by well-preserved manor houses and boundary walls. Thanks to careful and meticulous restoration works, it is well-preserved and has been acknowledged as a national monument. Read more

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Castello Vicchiomaggio FSM 2018
Type	Red still
Denomination	Toscana IGT
Vintage	2018
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Castello Vicchiomaggio
Climate	Altitude: 255-265 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South East.
Soil composition	Soil with heavy clay (30%).
Cultivation system	Single Guyot.
Plants per hectare	5000
Yield per hectare	20 hl
Wine making	Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for a period of about 30 days. Alcoholic fermentation in wood.
Aging	The wine matures for 16 months in French barriques, after which it is refined for one year in the bottle.
Allergens	Contains sulphites