2019 Tenuta di Ghizzano Il Ghizzano Costa Toscana

"il Ghizzano" (red) i.g.t Costa Toscana

Denomination  "il Ghizzano" (red) i.g.t Costa Toscana

Estate location  Municipality of Peccioli (Pisa) – Italy

Grape varieties 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot

Alcohol From 13,5% to 14% depending on the vintage

Total acidity     From 5,00 to 6,00 g/lt depending on the vintage

Vineyard location         Il Monte: 200 m s.l.m.; exposure: South S. Maria: 150 m. s.l.m..; exposure: South/Est

Training system Spurred cordon

Plant density per acre    6.000 vines

Grape harvest   By hand

Fermentation    With indigenous yeasts in open wooden vats for 12-14 days

Annual production        From 30.000 to 40.000 750 ml bottles depending on the year

Organic certification     “Suolo e salute”

This is the wine that “introduces” the estate into wine bars, wine stores and restaurants all over the world. It is made from  Sangiovese grapes with a small percentage of Merlot, grown mainly in our “Santa Maria” and “Il Monte” vineyards. The philosophy behind IL GHIZZANO is that of offering consumers a fresh, fruity, easy to drink wine featuring all the sweetness of the local Sangiovese.