Sangiovese Superiore DOC - Colombarone - tenuta La Viola

Tenuta La Viola

Sangiovese Superiore DOC - Colombarone - tenuta La Viola 2021

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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Tenuta La Viola
Name	Sangiovese Superiore DOC
Variety	Sangiovese
Vintage	2021
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, balsamic notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, controlled maceration
Region	Tuscany
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	6-12 months
Type of cask	Oak barrels
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	2-5 years
Pairing	Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses

Description

Sangiovese Colombarone was the first production of Tenuta La Viola. Like all the wines of this winery, it owes its name to an element of the city of Bertinoro, the place where the company is located. More specifically, the Colombarone takes its name from the homonymous road that connects the plain to the hills of Bertinoro. Tenuta la Viola produces this Sangiovese using its medium-aged vines. The dark berries are fermented in steel tanks, then they are matured partly in steel and partly in used barriques and tonneaux for 6 months. Finally, the wine is left to refine in the bottle for another 6 months.

The intense ruby red of the Colombarone can already be seen through the bottle, while once in the glass the violet nuances can also be seen. Notes of cherry, violet and spices arrive immediately on the nose. On the other hand, it is rich, full-bodied and lively on the palate.

This Sangiovese can be enjoyed with meat dishes and mature cheeses.

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How to serve

Glass:

Goblet Wide Opening

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Serve to:

18-20°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately but you can age it for 5/10 years

Production area

Tuscany

The winery

Tenuta La Viola – Winery in Emilia-Romagna

Discover the story and wines of Tenuta La Viola.

Winery in Bertinoro (FC) focused on Sangiovese and Albana, with certified organic farming practices and a focus on sustainability.

Region: Emilia-Romagna

Country: Italia

Grapes: Sangiovese, Albana, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero, Famoso, Trebbiano

Certified organic since 1999 Adoption of biodynamic practices since 2018. Hand-tended vineyards; selection in the vineyard Approximate annual production: 50,000 bottles. Strong focus on Sangiovese and Albana

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Winery history

The estate is managed by the Gabellini family, who moved to Bertinoro and purchased land planted with Sangiovese and Albana in 1962. The winery’s bottled production began with a Sangiovese cru, Il Colombarone, first released in 1998. Over the years the winery has developed a range of wines that combines indigenous grape varieties with a few projects featuring international varieties.

Production philosophy

The estate practices organic farming, certified since 1999, and introduced biodynamic practices in 2018. In the vineyard, manual work and soil-respecting techniques are prioritized; in the winery, spontaneous fermentations with indigenous yeasts, aging on the lees and experimental approaches are used to preserve the expression of the terroir.

Terroir and vineyards

Located on the hills of Bertinoro, in the part of the Romagna hills facing the Adriatic Sea, the estate cultivates vineyards typical of the area. The area favors Sangiovese and Albana as the main varieties, complemented by a few vineyards planted with international varieties in specific projects.

Awards and recognitions

In recent years they have received recognition for several wines: for example, Frangipane was listed as a Top Wine / Vino Slow, included among L'Espresso's Top 5 Natural Wines, and received value-for-money recognition from guides such as Gambero Rosso; other wines from the estate have also earned awards and mentions in national guides.