The first vintage from Uggiano's new property in Maremma, southern Tuscany. Mainly Sangiovese, known locally as Morellino, the warm Mediterranean climate here gives a full flavoured, vibrant and appealing young red.
Production
Predominantly Sangiovese with 10% Petit Verdot, all from vines cultivated on gently sloping vineyards just 20km from the coast. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 26° C with maceration of the skins for 15 days. Malolactic fermentation immediately follows alcoholic fermentation, and the wine is refined in stainless steel for 8 months.
Tenuta Aquilaia Maremma Toscana 2024 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Wild bramble and ripe plum fruit on the nose, warm and spicy with notes of mint and Mediterranean herbs. Fresh red berry and cherry characters combine with with supple tannins and juicy acidity on the palate. A vigorous, chunky young red with concentration and personality.
Food match
Pair with roast pork and rich vegetable pasta dishes.
Info
ABV
13.5%
CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
REGION/COUNTRY
TOSCANA, ITALY
GRAPE
SANGIOVESE 90%, PETIT VERDOT 10%
FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
CLOSURE
CORK
WINEMAKER
DANIELE PROSPERI
APPELLATION
MAREMMA TOSCANA DOC
ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
Meet the producer
The 40 hectare Tenuta Aquilaia estate was recently acquired by Azienda Uggiano. Situated in Maremma (southern Tuscany) close to Scansano, in the province of Grosseto. With an average age of ten years, the vineyards produce five red grape varieties: Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Alicante, Merlot and Petit Verdot; plus white varieties Vermentino and Chardonnay. The area was an old Etruscan settlement and site of ancient winemaking, and several mementos of the Etruscan era are still visible.
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