Piandoccoli vineyards are entirely based on Pliocene deposits and the marine Neogene cycle that characterizes the plains of the Apennine orogeny creating the typical gentle outline of the hilly lowlands. A gentle outline that is often brought to an abrupt halt by the presence of vertical erosive features which are a characteristic feature especially in the Piandaccoli area: The so-called “ravines “, which are extremely beneficial in bringing a variable to the microclimate in the area, creating ascensional currents that mitigate the hotter summer temperatures
Piandaccoli MAIOREM Rosso Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy - 2010
Region/ Country
Tuscany, Italy
Denomination
IGT(Indicazione Geografica Tipica)
Grapes Varieties
Sangiovese, Pugnitello, Foglia Tonda, Mammolo and Colorino.
Color
Ruby Red
Bouquet
On the nose you get boysenberry notes along with nuances of maraschino cherry, blueberries, graphite, tobacco and Laurel.
Taste
The palate offers a well-structured balance, along with sweet and smooth tannings, well-balanced acidity, chalky and an amazing long finish. Aged in French tonneaux and barrel of 55 hl for 18 months, Refinement In the bottle for 18 months
Category
Red Wine
Alcohol Content
13.5% vol.
Serving temperature
Between 17° C to 21° C
Food pairing Suggestion
Creamy and buttery cheeses as well as roast lamb, Roast Veal with mushrooms, Tuscan sausages, as well as rib-eye or T-bone steaks.