Gabbro 2021
IGT Costa Toscana, Montepeloso, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Producer: | Montepeloso |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana |
Description
This red Tuscan impresses with its Mediterranean sensuality and its aromatic expression! Made from the best Cabernet Sauvignon vines, some of which are over 40 years old, Gabbro impresses with a multi-layered and intense bouquet of dried fruit , spicy floral aromas and subtle smoky notes. On the palate, it delights with an enormous juicy fruit fullness, a hint of dried Mediterranean herbs, a smooth texture and a never-ending finish. We recommend decanting the wine before drinking.
Attributes
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana |
| Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 20 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Bistecca fiorentina, T-Bone steak, Beef Stroganoff, Roast veal with morel sauce, Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Fegato alla veneziana, Tagliatelle al tartufo |
| Vinification: | fermentation in wooden barrel |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, in small boxes |
| Maturation: | in tonneau, in new barriques, in steel tank |
| Bottling: | filtration |
| Maturation duration: | 9 months |
| Volume: | 15.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Cabernet Sauvignon
The backbone of Bordeaux
The Cabernet Sauvignon gives the Bordeaux its backbone, yielding deep violet wines with powerful tannins and endless ripening potential. It is the top dog in Médoc, and is placed in all five premier crus of Bordelais. When young, it often appears strict and unapproachable, but with advancing years, its tannins round off. It is wonderfully velvety, and yet always maintains its freshness. Typical flavours include cassis, graphite and cedar. Wherever Cabernet Sauvignon is found, Merlot is not far away. It complements the robust structure of Cabernet with softness, fruit and richness. The Cabernet Sauvignon is the most-exported vine in the world. It delivers persuasive qualities in Italy as an ingredient of the Super Tuscan, or as the flagship variety from California. There, it is lovingly titled “Cab Sauv”. Meat fans should be aware that it fantastically accompanies a grilled entrecôte. The family tree of Cabernet Sauvignon is surprising: its parents are Cabernet Franc and the white Sauvignon blanc.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
