Il Sorvegliante IGT Toscana Rosso | Rigoloccio
| Vintage | 2022 |
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€ 24.00
Il Sorvegliante is Rigoloccio’s tribute to the leaders of the workers of the old mines which once guaranteed the economy of the ore-rich hills around Grosseto. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot, which are left to age separately in French barriques, is emblematic of the Bordolese vocation behind the estate’s production. Simultaneously enveloping and rigorous, over the years il Sorvegliante reveals its extraordinary character.
Producer: Rigoloccio
GRAPES: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Region: Maremma in southern Tuscany
Area: Gavorrano, Province of Grosseto
Altitude: 40-100m asl
Vineyards: Guyot-trained vines cultivated on sea-facing slopes
Yield: 80HL/ha
Soil: sandy soils with limestone
Harvest: manual harvest of each varietal separately
Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for 3 weeks with frequent pump overs
Ageing: at least 12months in separate French oak barriques followed by blending and further again together for 6 months of stainless steel tanks
Refining: 6 months of bottle refinement before market release
Alcohol: 14%
Color: intense ruby red with violet shades
Nose: Ample, complex bouquet of rose, violet and berries as well as fern, tobacco and slate. Strong on the palate, with smooth tannins and a long, balsamic finish.
