Miglioré

Grand Cru

The sublime encounter between Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc creates an intriguing and enveloping wine with great aromatic depth and ageing potential. A Bordeaux-style blend with a Tuscan soul that conquers at first sip.

Toscana IGT

Production Area

Castelnuovo Berardenga

Alcohol

14,5% Vol

Grapes

33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Cabernet Franc, 34% Merlot

Serving temperature

18°-20°C

Longevity

Over 25 years

Climatic trend

A fairly cool spring was followed by a hot and long summer but with good temperature swings between day and night, allowing the phenolic ripening process of the grapes to be optimally completed. Also worthy of note is the absence of water stress thanks to the rains in June and September.

Harvest

Harvested by hand, selecting the best grapes of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties from the third week of August until mid-September.

Available formats

750 ml

1500 ml

3000 ml

6000ml

12000ml

Vineyard

Monteropoli, Poggione, Mordese

Altitude

440 metres above sea level

Soil type

Limestone and clay with presence of marl and limestone

Planting density

5,000 plants per hectare

Training system

Spurred Cordon

Vinification

Alcoholic fermentation in concrete at a controlled temperature of 22°C for 23 days, followed by 4 weeks of maceration. Malolactic fermentation in cement vats.

Ageing

Barriques 70% new for approximately 24 months.

Pre-bottling ageing

In cement for 3 months

Bottle ageing

8 months

Total acidity

3,36 g/L

3,46

Net dry extract

35,5 g/L

Intense ruby red colour. On the nose currant, black cherry and violet are enriched by pleasant hints of vanilla, tobacco and cocoa. On the palate a wine of great structure and body where the softness and elegance of the Merlot blend with the acidity and structure of the Cabernet.