WINE DESCRIPTION
Selvapiana Toscana Fornace is a red wine produced by Selvapiana, a renowned winery in the Chianti Rufina appellation of Tuscany, Italy. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 150-200 meters above sea level, with a southwest exposure and a soil composition of clay and limestone. The wine is made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc grapes, which are carefully selected and hand-harvested. The winemaking process involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in a high proportion of new French oak barrels for over a year. The resulting wine is a full-bodied and complex red, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and tobacco. Selvapiana Toscana Fornace is a perfect representation of the Super Tuscan style.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Selvapiana Toscana Fornace is made in the Super Tuscan fashion with popular internationally grown grapes in favor of the local Italian hero, Sangiovese.The result is a deeply colored wine with a generous nose of ripe, fleshy plums and blackcurrants. The palate is ample with a fresh acidity and chalky tannins and the finish is long and laced with tobacco notes. This bold style is well suited to grilled meats and slow-cooked dishes. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 8 years.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Selvapiana
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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