Tenute Silvio Nardi
43° Rosso Toscana
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Merlot, 40% Sangiovese, 20% Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Matured in oak barrels for at least 4 months, followed by final ageing in the bottle. |
- Grape composition: 40% Merlot, 40% Sangiovese, 20% Petit Verdot
- Label information: Rosso Toscana IGT 2019, 14.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromatic characteristics: notes of spices, flowers and ripe red fruits; intense and complex bouquet
- Palate sensations: smooth entry, pronounced structure, balanced acidity and velvety tannins
- Vinification and serving process: 20 days below 28°C; 4 months in oak; serve at 16–18°C after one hour of decanting
Description
What kind of wine it is
Silvio Nardi 43° Rosso Toscana stands out for its intense aromatic profile. The result of a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot, it expresses notes of ripe red fruits intertwined with floral hints and lively spicy nuances. On the palate, it offers a soft entry, followed by a well-defined structure. The sip is supported by a balanced acidity and sweet tannins, which provide smoothness while maintaining a pleasant youthful character.
Where it comes from
The origin of this Rosso Toscana is rooted in the vineyards of Montalcino, located in the north-western area and crossed by the forty-third parallel. The vines grow between two hundred and forty and three hundred and eighty metres above sea level, on soils characterised by jasper and clay schist. This microclimate provides an ideal environment for grape ripening. The pedoclimatic characteristics enhance the local typicity, giving the wine a pronounced aromatic definition and a tannic texture capable of supporting good evolution.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest carried out in the second half of September. In the cellar, fermentation and maceration last at least twenty days at a controlled temperature to optimally extract colour and phenolic components. The wine then matures in oak barrels for at least four months, acquiring complexity and structural stability. A final ageing period completes the process, enhancing the bouquet and delivering a harmonious and balanced tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
Created to celebrate the territory of Montalcino, crossed by the parallel from which it takes its name, the 43° Rosso Toscana from Tenute Silvio Nardi encapsulates the essence of this land in every glass. This elegant blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot masterfully combines tradition and innovation. The grapes, hand-picked from estate-owned vineyards situated on jasper and schist soils, give this Tuscan IGT an unmistakable structure. Awarded 90 points by James Suckling for the 2019 vintage, the wine offers an intense, bold and enveloping tasting experience.
Awards
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90/100
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.
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2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1954
- Oenologist: Mario Pisanu, Davide Crastus
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 80
In 1958, when the Brunello Consortium didn't exist yet and Montalcino was but a small unknown village, the first Brunello bottle came from the cellars of Casale del Bosco. Today, we can affirm that Silvio Nardi was the first "foreigner" to invest in the Montalcino.
In 1962, the Manachiara Estate was bought, with its 40 hectares of vineyards, near Castelnuovo dell'Abate, 25 km from Casale del Bosco. The Manachiara vineyards give their name today to the company's precious Brunello cru of the same name.
In 1967 Silvio Nardi was one of the founders of the Brunello di Montalcino wine Consortium.
In 1990 Emilia Nardi, Silvio's youngest daughter, took over the management of the company. She introduced radical changes in the process of wine production and company management and embarked on a process of restructuring both the vineyards and the cellar, choosing to combine tradition with scientific research. Read more
| Name | Silvio Nardi 43° Rosso Toscana |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Merlot, 40% Sangiovese, 20% Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenute Silvio Nardi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Created to celebrate the territory of Montalcino, crossed by the parallel from which it takes its name, the 43° Rosso Toscana from Tenute Silvio Nardi encapsulates the essence of this land in every glass. This elegant blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot masterfully combines tradition and innovation. The grapes, hand-picked from estate-owned vineyards situated on jasper and schist soils, give this Tuscan IGT an unmistakable structure. Awarded 90 points by James Suckling for the 2019 vintage, the wine offers an intense, bold and enveloping tasting experience. |
| Origin | Vineyards owned in the municipality of Montalcino, north-west area |
| Soil composition | Jasper, schist and shale |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5,200 plants/ha |
| Harvest | Second half of September |
| Fermentation temperature | Below 28 °C |
| Fermentation | At least 20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration for at least 20 days at a controlled temperature below 28°C; ageing in oak barrels for at least 4 months, followed by final ageing in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration for at least 20 days at a controlled temperature below 28°C; ageing in oak barrels for at least 4 months, followed by final ageing in the bottle. |
| Aging | Matured in oak barrels for at least 4 months, followed by final ageing in the bottle. |
| Total acidity | 0.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |