Acantho
Full-bodiedRed berriesSpicy
An elegant and structured wine, born in the hills of San Gimignano. Acantho combines the strength of Cabernet Sauvignon with the elegance of Ciliegiolo, for a Tuscan red with a bold and enveloping character.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, it opens with deep and complex aromas of vanilla, sweet spices, and red fruit jam. On the palate, it is rich, enveloping, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish with hints of licorice. A wine that evolves beautifully with aeration in the glass.
Food Pairings
Perfect with aged cheeses, game, braised meats, stews, and grilled meats. A red wine to be savored slowly, even on its own.
Why Choose It
Ideal for those seeking an important red wine, suitable for special occasions or flavorful dishes. Its spicy notes, persistence, and austere body make it perfect for those who love great meditation or meat-pairing red wines.
Technical Characteristics
- Denomination: Tuscany IGT Red “Acantho”
- Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo
- Production area: San Gimignano (Tuscany)
- Soil: Pliocene clay
- Altitude: 210-280 m above sea level
- Microclimate: Humid in winter/spring, hot and dry in summer
- Planting density: 4,500 vines/ha
- Yield: 40 hl/ha
- Training system: Guyot and spurred cordon
- Harvest: Manual in crates, with bunch selection
- Vinification: Long maceration (20 days), fermentation at 30°C, délestage
- Aging: 18 months in wood (tonneau and medium-sized barrels), 6 months in bottle
- Alcohol content: 14.5% vol
- Serving temperature: 18°C
