2016 Fantini Giro Sangiovese Merlot IGP, Puglia
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FANTGIRO16
70% Sangiovese 30% Merlot
Double Gold Medal Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards
The Sangiovese grapes are harvested when they are perfectly ripe, whereas the Merlot are harvested a little bit after their ripening. Fermentation on skins for about 15 days, with pumping overs every 4 hours, draining off, fining, 4 – 7 months in new barriques (30% French – 70% American)
COLOUR: Ruby red.
BOUQUET: Intense and complex aroma, ripe fruit, chocolate and jam, with spicy notes from wood.
FLAVOUR: Quite tannic and well balanced. Ready to drink, but its structure allows the wine to be aged. 12.0% alc
Easy drinking wine, good with salami, savory first courses, excellent with meats and cheeses.
Can be aged for up to 4 – 5 years
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| Varietals | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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