morasco

Morasco is a typically Tuscan wine produced with organic grapes  Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino . The grapes are picked up at the end of September, beginning of October when they have reached full ripeness.

Oenologist: Fabio Signorini                                                                                        

Production Area: The hills of Vinci in Central-Western Tuscany                                                                                                  

Ground: Clayey muddy sediments of lagoonal deposition of the Middle Pliocene.                                

VINEYARD                                                                                                                      

Exposure: North-West                                                                                                  

Altitude: 90-120 meters above sea level                                                                    

Grape Variety: 75% Sangiovese-20% Canaiolo-5% Colorino                                                                                          

Planting distance: 250×0.80                                            

Training systems: Archetto Toscano-Guyot                                              

Harvest: 25th September-5th October                                                                        

Vinification: Grapes are macerated in cement tanks for 10-12 days at a temperature of 26°-28° C. During fermentation the must is frequently pumped over and delestage is carried out to maximise colour extraction.     Bottling: March/ April    

Commercialization : 2 months after bottling                        

TASTING NOTES                                                             

Appearance: Bright ruby red, steadily purple.                                 

Aroma: Red fruits with cherry overtones.                                                                

Flavour: A dry, warm, soft and well-balanced wine. Suitable to be drunk throughout a meal.