FONTERUTOLI Rosso di Toscana, Siepi, Castello di Fonterutoli 2006 Grape Varieties 50% Merlot 50% Sangiovese Food Matching Note: Rack of lamb with red-currant wine sauce, tandoori spiced lamb chops, grilled sirloin steak with anise basil butter or braised pork loin cutlets with thyme-lemon sauce. Tasting Note: A highly concentrated wine with sweet and dense tannins, it features a unique and original character that is appreciated by wine lovers throughout the world. Vinification Note: The single vineyard is located at Siepi, 260m a.s.l. with a south, southwesterly exposure. The vines are trained by the free-standing spur method and are planted at 3600 - 6000 vines/ha. The Merlot is hand picked from September 7 to September 12 and the Sangiovese from September 27 to October 10. Maceration lasts between 18 (Sangiovese) and 21 days (Merlot) during the fermentation, at 32°C. The seperate parcels are then matured for 16 months in small French oak barrels of 228L capacity before blending and bottling. A period of bottle ageing is undertaken before the wine is released. Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £66.60 (Including VAT at 20%)