Monte Antico Toscana IGT
A silky red wine with ripe red fruit, leather, and violet notes, ideal for grilled meats and pasta
Monte Antico Toscana IGT, Tuscany, Italy, presents an accessible and elegant still red (rosso) wine. This dry blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot is aged in Slavonian and French oak, contributing to its complex character. It offers an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, liquorice, and plums. The medium to full-bodied palate reveals ripe red fruit, subtle vanilla, and violets, harmonising with soft tannins and a gorgeous silky texture, underpinned by a firm backbone of acidity. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine is extremely versatile, pairing beautifully with classic Italian pasta dishes, flame-grilled meats, and mature hard cheeses.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2020
Vinification
The finest selection of grapes are chosen according to harvest conditions in the individual terroirs and microclimates. This balanced orchestration of geological diversity makes for the wine's consistent excellence. Depending on vintage, the wine is aged from 12 to 24 months in old Slavonian and mostly 2nd use French oak, with 10% of the French oak being new.
Flavour profile
This Super Tuscan offers an elegant bouquet of leather, black cherries, liquorice, and plums. On the palate, ripe red fruit flavours are complemented by subtle notes of vanilla and violets, all harmonising with soft tannins and a silky texture.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decanting for 30 minutes will enhance its complex aromas.