Producer: |
Tenuta di Trecciano |
Wine: |
Daniello IGT |
Grape Variety: |
80% Cabernet, 20% Sangiovese |
Production Zone: |
Sovicille, on the Siena hills |
Altitude: |
1,050 feet above sea level |
Surface Area/Yield: |
4 acres, 1.5 tons per acre |
Exposure: |
East |
Soil: |
Red Clay |
Vinification & Aging: |
Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15 days. During maceration, the cap was punched down daily to extract polyphenols. The wine aged in French oak casks for 24 months followed by at least 6 months aging in the bottle prior to release. |
Production: |
500 cases |
Alcohol: |
13% |
Description: |
Deep ruby red with shades of purple. Hints of spice, intense and fruity. Suitable for medium term aging of 6-8 years. |
Food Pairing: |
Strong red meats, game and cold cuts. |