Octo

Dedicated to an extraordinary discovery in the basement of the Estate, Octo result from the blend of two international vines that in Torre a Cenaia express themselves at their best.

DENOMINATION
Rosso Toscana I.G.P.

ORIGIN
Torre a Cenaia Ancient Pitti Estate, today owned by Coppini family; Tuscany.

GRAPES
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.

VINEYARD
Podere del Bosco.

TERRAIN
Medium clay mixture.

HARVEST
Syrah: first ten days of September; Cabernet Sauvignon second ten days of October.

VINIFICATION
Soft destemming-pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature in vitrified concrete tanks for 20-25 days. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

REFINEMENT
Part in vitrified concrete vats, part in medium toasted Allier oak tonneaux for 12 months or more, depending on the vintage.

REFINEMENT IN BOTTLE
12 months.

TASTING
Ruby red color with coral reflections and purple hues. Intense and persistent bouquet, complex, characterized by fruity scents, in particular blackberry and blueberry, spicy notes and aromatic herbs. Taste well structured, elegant, soft on the attack, articulated progression and long finish, silky and thick tannic texture, spicy-fruity aroma in the mouth.

FOOD PAIRING
Roasts, grills, game, mushrooms and aged cheeses.

ALCOHOL
14,5% vol

SERVICE TEMPERATURE
18-20 °C

SIZE
750 ml