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Rabizza Sangiovese Toscana IGT

Meca & Rocco's most ambitious red wine to date, this single vineyard 100% Sangiovese hails from the noblest rows in their Rabizza vineyard, located in Valdarno Di Sopra, hand harvested in the second half of September. The wine sees a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in vitrified cement tanks with frequent, gentle pump overs for fifteen days. It is then racked to rigorously selected French oak tonneaux where it rests for 18 months. There are only a thousand bottles of this debut vintage and it portends greatness for the Luppino siblings' future.

The wine is a vivid ruby hue with ripe red and black cherries on the nose supplemented by floral and peppercorn nuances and a hint of barrel spiced showing like vanilla and cocoa. Gorgeous soft red fruit with finely textured tannins enrich the palate. Beautifully finessed! The generous guidance from seasoned enologist Giampaolo Chiettini is felt here as he has kindly assisted Rocco and Meca since the tragically early passing of their father. This is a beautiful wine to sit with.
Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan Wine

Region:  Valdarno di Sopra, Chianti, Toscana

Appellation:  Toscano Rosso IGT

Varietal/Blend:  100% Sangiovese

ABV:  14.0%

Vineyard:  From organically farmed estate rows in Loro Ciuffenna, Valdarno di Sopra, this Sangiovese grows on high-draining sandy, rocky soils with sandstone bedrock at 300–325 meters altitude, benefiting from a moderate Mediterranean climate and careful vineyard selection.

Cellar: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast occurs in cement vats with gentle manual pump overs. The wine is aged 18 months in French oak tonneaux and completes at least six months of bottle rest before being released.

CSPC:  103862

Winemakers Note:  []

What the Critics are saying:  []

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Rabizza Sangiovese Toscana IGT

Region:  Valdarno di Sopra, Chianti, Toscana

Appellation:  Toscano Rosso IGT

Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Vegan Wine
Meca & Rocco's most ambitious red wine to date, this single vineyard 100% Sangiovese hails from the noblest rows in their Rabizza vineyard, located in Valdarno Di Sopra, hand harvested in the second half of September. The wine sees a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in vitrified cement tanks with frequent, gentle pump overs for fifteen days. It is then racked to rigorously selected French oak tonneaux where it rests for 18 months. There are only a thousand bottles of this debut vintage and it portends greatness for the Luppino siblings' future.

The wine is a vivid ruby hue with ripe red and black cherries on the nose supplemented by floral and peppercorn nuances and a hint of barrel spiced showing like vanilla and cocoa. Gorgeous soft red fruit with finely textured tannins enrich the palate. Beautifully finessed! The generous guidance from seasoned enologist Giampaolo Chiettini is felt here as he has kindly assisted Rocco and Meca since the tragically early passing of their father. This is a beautiful wine to sit with.

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  100% Sangiovese

ABV:  14.0%

Vineyard:  From organically farmed estate rows in Loro Ciuffenna, Valdarno di Sopra, this Sangiovese grows on high-draining sandy, rocky soils with sandstone bedrock at 300–325 meters altitude, benefiting from a moderate Mediterranean climate and careful vineyard selection.

Cellar: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeast occurs in cement vats with gentle manual pump overs. The wine is aged 18 months in French oak tonneaux and completes at least six months of bottle rest before being released.

CSPC:  103862

Winemakers Note: []

What the Critics are saying: []

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Valdarno di Sopra, Chianti, Toscana

Appellation:  Toscano Rosso IGT

Climate: 

Altitude: 

Soils: 

Varietal/Blend:  100% Sangiovese

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

Ageing: 

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  14.0%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  103862

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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Joe Gurba

780-203-5284

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306-290-0277

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