
Appellation: IGT
Description: Dry Red
Vintages Available: 2003
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Producer: Renzo Masi & Co
The Masi family has been making wine for three generations. It currently produces a wide range of wines (white, rose, red and dessert) from a variety of grapes all of which come from the area of Rufina and its surroundings (except for the Bianco? Vergine Valdichiana).
Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
"I Pini", the nearest vineyard? to the tower of Basciano, is located on the southern slope of the property, on "galestroso" soil, very rich in stone.
Harvest in the first half of October. During fermentation?, the maceration? of the grapes lasts for three to four weeks. Before malolactic fermentation?, the wine is transferred to new Allier oak? barrels for 14 months. The wine is then bottled and aged for six months before release.
Deep ruby, red colour. Very aromatic? nose?, showing plum?, berry and well-integrated? hints of vanilla?. On the palate?, it is ripe, full-bodied, with silky? tannins and a long finish?.
FATTORIA? DI BASCIANO Colli della Toscana Centrale I Pini 2003
[ Score: 91/100 | Price: $23 ]
Full-blown jam? aromas. Full-bodied, rich and round? with loads of ripe fruit and a spicy character. Round and caressing. Flamboyant wine. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. This is always excellent value. Best after 2008. 500 cases imported. —J.S.
Outstanding with venison, roast red meats and semi-ripened cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Preferably in large glasses.
10 years in a horizontal? cool and dark position.
Pack Size: 6 x 750 ml
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