| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.5% |
Spec sheet
The wine
The Tuforosso di Sassotondo consists mainly of Sangiovese combined with the other red berried grapes of the Sovana vineyards. The soils are tufaceous, fairly loose, with poor organic fertility but rich in minerals such as potassium and magnesium. At sight this wine has a clear ruby red color, with a nice liveliness; it is intense and persistent on the nose, with red fruits and plum. The taste is dry, warm but supported by a pleasant acidity; soft and enveloping tannins. Ideal in combination with red meat dishes such as grilled meat and roasts.
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Customer reviews
The winery
Sassotondo
The area of Sovana and Pitigliano is certainly not among the best known of the Maremma of wine. And that’s not good. Because here, between tufa rock faces and volcanic soils, nestles one of the best areas of this wild and historic corner of Tuscany. Edoardo Ventimiglia and Carla Benini were among the first people to understand the enormous potential of this territory, founding in 1990 the Sassotondo wine project, which today is a solid winery for those searching for genuine,...
