Il Pareto Toscana IGT 2020
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Italy / Tuscany
Located north of the village of Greve in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, the Nozzole estate covers a striking, rugged, mountainous area of about 1,000 acres, a third of which is vines and olive groves. At 350 meters in elevation, the 10-acre Il Pareto vineyard has clay soil with lime and gravel-size stones. The soil composition is ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, with a high proportion of galestro rock. Il Pareto grapes are manually harvested, destemmed and crushed before fermentation and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Maceration on the lees promotes the extraction of optimal color and fine, structured tannins. The wine is aged in oak and in bottle before release.
93 Points
Wine Spectator
2020 vintage
95 Points
jamessuckling.com
2020 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2020 vintage was characterised by a basically cold period between April and May and a generally hot and dry weather until July. The slight delay in the vegetative phase was recovered in the summer. The rapid increase in temperatures, especially for the late grape varieties, the fruit set stage of which was not finished yet, has favoured a production resulting in clusters with small berries. The stable and sunny weather in August and September allowed the grapes to reach full ripeness in optimal conditions.
Tasting Note
Deep and crystalline purple-red in color, this wine reveals intense and pleasing aromas reminiscent of red fruits, pomegranate, marasca cherry and prune. Notes of incense, bay leaf and black pepper. Dry, full-bodied and tasty on the palate. Aromatic aftertaste. A young wine of great complexity.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: Toscana IGT
PH: 3.58
ACIDITY: 5.3 g/l
ABV: 15%
AGING: The wine is matured 28 months in one-year-old French barriques and at least 6 months in bottle before release
Unique Selling Points
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in the Super Tuscan style
- Matured for 28 months in oak barrels for increased complexity
On land that has supported winegrapes for seven centuries, Tenuta di Nozzole produces wines that respect both tradition and innovation.
About the Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
