Il Pareto Toscana IGT 2021
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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.
Harvest Note
The winter was mild and marked by rains until the end of March. The early spring favored an early budding of the vines, which then experienced a slowdown in vegetative growth due to the cool and dry climate of April. May and June were typical for the season. The summer was hot and dry, especially in August, which saw some rain at the end of the month. September and October followed an ideal pattern: sunny, not too hot, breezy, and with cool nights, which allowed the grapes to ripen slowly.
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: 3.5
ACIDITY: 5.2 g/l
ABV: 14.5%
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.
