Ipsum - Passito

APPELLATION: Passito Rosso IGT Toscana
GRAPE VARIETIES:  Aleatico, Merlot
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15% Vol

WINE-MAKING
AGING IN WOOD: In French barriques
BOTTLING PERIOD: July 2021

VINEYARD
AREA OF PRODUCTION: Colli di Marsiliana
AVERAGE ALTITUDE: 90-100 mt
SOIL TYPE: Clay based, medium-textured
GRAPE YIELD: 8 tons/hectare
PLANT DENSITY: 5000 vines/ha

VINIFICATION
The grapes are handpicked and put on wooden grates to dry naturally. Once reached the optimum point of drying, the grapes are de-stemmed and fermented until they reach the right balance between alcohol, complex aromas and residual sugar.

TASTING NOTES
A deep ruby red color. Naturally sweet, it opens with notes of ripe red fruit and jam. Warm, soft, round, sweet and intense flavors, with balanced acidity. A persistent finish.

FOOD PAIRING
A dessert wine, ideal pairing with chocolate, dried pastries, fruit tarts, as well as cheese.