Villa Antinori Rosso Toscana IGT
Dark ruby with cherry highlights.
Rich, generous, woven from notes of blackberry, cherry, blueberry, spices, and balsamic.
Round, perfectly balanced, with a velvety texture, fruity-woody notes, and pleasant tannins in a persistent finish.
This wine will be an excellent accompaniment to red meat dishes, game, braised rabbit, pasta with tomato sauce, and cheeses.
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Interesting facts
The red wine "Villa Antinori" was first produced in 1928 by Niccolò Antinori, the father of Piero Antinori. Over time, the wine improved, becoming more mature. In 2001, Piero Antinori opened a new era for "Villa Antinori," starting to produce wines only from the best, carefully selected grapes grown exclusively on the estate in Tuscany. The label design has remained unchanged since 1928. The grapes for "Villa Antinori" Rosso were hand-picked. The berries were separated from the stems and gently pressed. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks began the day after crushing and lasted 5-7 days, while maceration on the skins lasted 12 days. The fermentation temperature for Sangiovese did not exceed 30 °С, thus favoring the favorable extraction of color and tannins. After malolactic fermentation during October and November, the wine was aged in French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels for 14 months. The wine was then aged for another 6 months in bottles before being released for sale.
About the Manufacturer
Antinori is the oldest winemaking estate in Tuscany, having been producing wine for over 600 years! Many Antinori wines, thanks to their innovative approach and virtuosic blends, have literally revolutionized the wine market. Most Antinori wines are not inferior in properties to the best examples of Bordeaux, while at the same time comparing favorably in price. The world-renowned wine expert Robert Parker said: "Antinori is, without a doubt, the greatest name in Italian winemaking. During a tasting of Antinori wines, the main thing happens—an understanding of the quality of the wine is instilled."
