no
194
Buon Governo
Sangiovese, Merlot, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tuscan red wine made with a traditional, regional twist, IGT
Italy, Toscano, Buon Governo, Rosso Toscano, IGT, Governo all’ Uso Toscano, 2015
Introduction
Rosso Toscano, made by Tenute Piccini, who are actually based in central Chianti region. Governo stands for a wine making technique dating back to the 14th century, originating in Tuscany, to help complete the fermentation process and stabilising the wine. A small amount of dried grapes are added to the second fermentation if fermentation slows down, as well as to soften wine made of certain (naturally more harsh) grape varieties, such as Sangiovese.
Other regions adopted this method, but with the introduction of the temperature controlled fermentation tanks it was halted by many. Obviously some continued this practice. Family owned Piccini dates back to 1882; Angiolo starting with 7 ha and is now in its 4th generation, Mario and Martina Piccini. Based in the town of Castellina in Chianti, in the Chianti wine area. 130+ years later it is a major wine producer in Tuscany, with e.g. owning 4 estates and exporting to around 75 countries around the world.
Introduction
Rosso Toscano, made by Tenute Piccini, who are actually based in central Chianti region. Governo stands for a wine making technique dating back to the 14th century, originating in Tuscany, to help complete the fermentation process and stabilising the wine. A small amount of dried grapes are added to the second fermentation if fermentation slows down, as well as to soften wine made of certain (naturally more harsh) grape varieties, such as Sangiovese.
Other regions adopted this method, but with the introduction of the temperature controlled fermentation tanks it was halted by many. Obviously some continued this practice. Family owned Piccini dates back to 1882; Angiolo starting with 7 ha and is now in its 4th generation, Mario and Martina Piccini. Based in the town of Castellina in Chianti, in the Chianti wine area. 130+ years later it is a major wine producer in Tuscany, with e.g. owning 4 estates and exporting to around 75 countries around the world.
Year:
2015
Approx:
£ 7.50
Best Served:
16-18 °C
Vol:
13.0 %
Review Date:
25 . 04 . 2018
Origin:
Italy, Toscano
Wine specifics
Ready to drink, can keep still for while. Balanced, full-bodied, smooth, hints of cherries, chocolate, violets. Serving grills, roasts, pastas, red meats, mature cheeses. Grape: Sangiovese, Merlot, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon; resp. 80%, 10%, 5%, 5%. Obtained in the UK. Cork. The bottle was supported with a small card, explaining the Governo process.
Ready to drink, can keep still for while. Balanced, full-bodied, smooth, hints of cherries, chocolate, violets. Serving grills, roasts, pastas, red meats, mature cheeses. Grape: Sangiovese, Merlot, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon; resp. 80%, 10%, 5%, 5%. Obtained in the UK. Cork. The bottle was supported with a small card, explaining the Governo process.
Insights:
For this Sangiovese based wine harvest tends to be in the last week of September and first week of October. In a small part of the selected vineyards the grapes are left to hang for a longer period to dry. Once the primary fermentation of the wine ends, the dried grapes are softly pressed and added to the wine inducing a second fermentation lasting usually for 2-3 weeks.
Review Date:
25 . 04 . 2018
