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Violana 2017

Violana 2017

Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT

After several years of experimentation Bernardo Gondi began making a rosé to meet the demand for a fresh wine that had taken hold at the time.

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Terroir
Galestro marl and clay soils with calcareous sediments.
Grape varieties
Sangiovese and other red grapes.
Training system
Spurred cordon.
Alcohol content
13%
Ageing potential
2 years depending on the vintage
Formats
0,75 lt

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Harvest and climate

The 2017 vintage was marked by a cold spring and hailstorms, followed at once by a very hot, dry summer. The harvest was brought forward considerably to ensure great quality for the small crop produced. The grapes were picked by hand at the end of August.

Fermentation and vinification

Off the skins, following run-off after about 24/36 hours, in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature.

Ageing

Rests for 5-6 months in steel tanks.

Tasting notes

Violana 2017 is an intense cherry pink with purple highlights. On the nose it is intense with fine fruit, with shadings of raspberry, crisp cherry and wild strawberry. The finish reveals a nuance of fleshy red rose and violet. On the palate the first impression is fresh and well structured; the finish returns in all its fruitiness of small red fruit, in particular cherry.

Serving temperature and glass

The recommended serving temperature is between 10 and 12 °C. The glass to use for this wine is the tulip.

Pairing

Prawns in cocktail sauce, first courses with rich sauces and tomato.

Production area

Tenuta della Villa Bossi, at an altitude of around 300 metres above sea level, mainly in the Sottomonte and Camerata vineyards, with a southerly exposure on the hillside, where there are 9.2 hectares of Sangiovese.

Environmental label

Bottle

GL 70

Clear glass — Glass collection

Capsule

C/ALU 90

Polylaminate — Aluminium collection

Cork

FOR 51

Cork stopper — Organic waste collection

Packaging

PAP 20

Corrugated cardboard — Paper collection