Castello Vicchiomaggio FSM 2018

Castello Vicchiomaggio FSM 2018

Castello Vicchiomaggio, 0,75 l - 14.50%
100% Merlot

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Castello Vicchiomaggio FSM 2018
FSM (Federico Secondo Matta) is a 100% Merlot wine from a steep south-east facing plot of our estate. It is a very refined wine, that represents the best expression of Merlot in the terroir of Vicchiomaggio.

Colour

Incredibly dark colour with blue-black shades.

Bouquet

Very rich and changing nose. Mainly fruity with concentrated raspberry syrup and black cherry, then layers and layers of tertiary aromas like cedar, chocolate, herbs, graphite, underwood.

Flavour

It has full body and intense flavours. Tannins are ripe and delicate. It stays with you for long with a refreshing and balsamic finish.

Pairing

Tasty main courses like truffle fillet or orange duck.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Castello Vicchiomaggio FSM 2018
Type Red still
Classification IGT Toscana
Year 2018
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Merlot
Country
Region Tuscany
Climate Altitude: 255-265 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-East.
Soil composition Heavy soil with 30% clay. Abundant stones made up of Galestro a stratified lime stone and the harder Alberese, both typical to the area.
Cultivation system Single Guyot pruning.
No. plants per hectare 5000
Yield per hectare 20 hl
Vinification Alcoholic fermentation in steel vats with about 30 days of skin contact. Malolactic fermentation in oak barrel.
Ageing French barriques for 16 months. One year in bottle before leaving our cellar.
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Tasty main courses like truffle fillet or orange duck.
On offer Price Castello Vicchiomaggio FSM 2018 HK$ 1,910.00 

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Vintage

Vinous
93/100 
2018
xtraWine
92/100 
2018
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2019
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2017
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2017
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
James Suckling
94/100 
2015
James Suckling
92/100 
2013
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2013
Wine Spectator
90/100 
2013
Wine Spectator
92/100 
2007
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