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The Wines
Given the
opportunity to grab a small parcel of quality Clare Sangiovese was too
tempting. This is really an experiment with techniques to see what can be
done with the fruit. Maybe not quite a super Tuscan, but I am trying. Price – $35 Production – 300 cases made. Alcohol – 14.0% Winemaking – Natural yeast ferment
proceeding after cold soaking to extract soft, fine tannins. Fermentation was
over a seven day period followed by pressing then malolactic in tank.
Maturation was in French oak barriques (20% new) for 18 months. The final
blend did get a small amount of Cab, Touriga and |
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