Cabernet Sauvignon, Maremma Toscana DOC – 2014
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Maremma Toscana DOC
- Cultivation: 100% organic
- Size: 12 hectares (29.7 acres) total. 6.35 hectares (15.7 acres) planted to Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Vine Age: Planted 2001-2004
- Soil: 80% sand, 15% clay, 5% silt and gravel
- Elevation: 37-52 meters (120-170 feet)
- Exposure: South-southeast
- Density: 8,649-9,884 vines/hectare (3,500-4,000 vines/acre)
- Training: Guyot
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Vintage Report
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During the 2014 vintage, temperatures were lower than the average and rain fell regularly. Summer was quite fresh and ripening was slow. All phenological phases, including harvest, were delayed.
- Harvest Date(s): September 10-17
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Vinification
- Barrel Aging: 9 months in new 30-hectoliter (800-gallon) French oak casks
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol: 14.5%
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Tasting Notes
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The nose is rich, displaying aromas of blackberry, blueberry and a hint of cinnamon rounding out with seductive oak notes. Color is rich with an intense gem-like quality paired with dark violet highlights. This is a full-bodied wine that displays solid structure and complexity, exhibiting dark red fruit and a lingering finish.
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