M�rke: Tenuta L'impostino

Gradering : 13% vol.

Our estate is located exactly on the ancient road that connected Siena to Grosseto, necessary way of passage for freight and passengers to the Maremma.
The importance of the passage is documented and remembered even today by the names that relate to matters of the trip, as "Dogana" (the Customs) or "Paganico", location clearly delegated to the collection of tolls and to control the passage of travelers.
Among them, stands the name "Imposto" as it is repeated with some regularity along the way: it refers to the places where it was possible for the official messengers to rest and change horses, or for simple travelers to find rest and food.
Only in one case, however, the reference point was so popular that in the place not one but two “Imposti” arose, so that to distinguish them, one of the two was called "Impostino" (the small “Imposto”) .
Just on that site, which later on became a farm, today our estate is established, with its deep roots in the history of these wonderful places.

As an homage to the great tradition of the place and in reference to the company identity, the wine that best represents our production philosophy bears the name of the estate itself.

It is made of 80% Sangiovese, with Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot, aged for 2 years in steel tanks, but with a light passage in wood.


Vines: 80% Sangiovese 20% Merlot, Syrah and Petit Verdot 
 


Origin: Vineyards Poggio, Cerretina, Pinetina Laghetto

Soil: Clay and calcareous, with pebbles 
 


Exposure: hilly south -southwest 
 


Altitude: 330-350 m above sea level 
 


Density: 5600 vines / hectare 
 


System: cordon spur 
 


Yield: 70 quintals / hectare 
 


Vinification: Grapes are manually collected between september and October, according to the maturation of different varieties. Rasps are taken away, and the wine ferments at controlled temperature of 22-25°C and it rests for 20 days on the skins

Aging: It matures for two years on its fine lees, while a small part rests for 12 months in oak barrels.

Alcohol content: 13% 
 


Characteristics: Red ruby color, with slight garnet shades, has a rich and intense nose, with hints of red fruits and a caracteristic spicy note. Tastes soft, full bodied and fresh, with good balance and sweet tannins. Well accompanies tasty cheese, traditional pasta dishes and cured or simply cooked meats. Serve at 16-18°. Goes well with aged cheese and meats, game, pasta dishes and meat dishes in general. It excels with roasted lamb and chicken.