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Bracaleta
Morellino di Scansano 13% |
Area
of production
Nearby Montemerano (330 metres above sea level) close to Terme
di Saturnia, at the meeting point between the areas of the denomination
of origin of Morellino di Scansano and Bianco di Pitigliano,
both Maremma wines.
Grapes
and fermentation
The "Bracaleta" is produced with Sangioveto grapes
(in this area named Morellino), a small quantity of Malvasia
nera and Alicante,. Fermentation on the skins for at least
15 days. "Bracaleta" is a field selection and it
ages in small 5,5 hl Slavonian durmast barrels. The accuracy
during its production creates a perfect nose-palat symmetry.
Organoleptic
exam
Result of
the tasting at 18°C:
COLOUR:
ruby red with rosé highlights.
AROMA:
intense, ethereal and elegant, its bouquet is full of currant
jam with a slight scent of tannin. Taste: dry, full-flavoured
,tannic, harmoniously generous and with a remarkably aromatic
length.
DEVELOPMENT:
it
can age well for at least 5-6 years after vintage.
Gastronomic
combinations
Serve it with red meat and substantial cuisine.
Caratteristiche
di produzione
GRAPE VARIETIES:
Sangiovese, Malvasia nera and Alicante.
SUGAR CONTENT
ON VINTAGE:
20-21°.
ACIDITY:
6,00.
FERMENTATION:
tumultuous on the skins for 15 days.
AGEING:
in hl. 5,5 barrels.
ALCOHOLIC DEGREE:
13-13,5.
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