Igt Toscana “Tricorno”

Description

This is the “cutting edge” of Castello di Poppiano: a “Supertuscan” where Tuscan tradition and Tuscan innovation meet each other. Its name refers to the coat of arms of the family, consisting of the three hunting horns (in ancient Italian “guicciarde”).

Grape varieties: Cabernet Franc e Merlot

Fermentation and Aging: fermentation in stainless steel vats then in barrique.

Tasting Notes: very intense dark ruby color with purple hues, elegant, well balanced: light vanilla nose with balsamic notes, impressive powerful body, rich, with soft tannins and subtle elegant lively texture. Longlasting, full tasty finish.

Pairings: grilled, roasted or stewed red meats (beef, pork, game, lamb). Particularly suitable to accompany complex and flavor dishes (stewed beef) and food with marked fatness and flavor. Also to be tried with blue and aged cheeses.