The Senario proves once again how Bordeaux varieties thrive in Tuscany. This pure Cabernet Sauvignon shines with dense contours and ripe opulence. Its rich, dark aroma is reminiscent of blackberry, plum and forest floor, accompanied by Mediterranean herbs. The ageing in oak barrels gives it fine toasted aromas and a hint of vanilla. With its dense core, its distinctive structure and its polished tannin, it lingers on the palate for a long time. The Conterno family is one of partners of Baur au Lac Vins for many years. In addition to Piedmont, Tuscany is an ideal stomping ground for Giorgio Conterno. Here, he can enjoy his passion for nature, vineyards and the traditional art of winemaking.

Attributes

Origin:	Italy / Toscana
Grape variety:	Cabernet Sauvignon
Label:	Vegan
Ripening potential:	4 to 15 years
Drinking temperature:	16 to 18 °C
Food Pairing:	Spaghetti con sugo al basilico, Saltimbocca, Cold fish dish, dried meat, Risotto with ceps, Bistecca fiorentina, T-Bone steak, Scaloppine di vitello al limone
Vinification:	fermentation in wooden barrel, long must fermentation, Punching down
Harvest:	hand-picking, strict selection
Maturation:	in new barriques, long cultivation
Bottling:	no filtration
Maturation duration:	12 months
Volume:	14.0 %
Note:	Contains sulphites

Producer

Paolo Conterno / Fam. Conterno

Giorgio Conterno and his Baroli from Piedmont, is one of Baur au Lac Vins' long-standing partners. He talks about his new Tuscan passion with beaming eyes:

"Fate has brought me to Ortaglia. By chance I had heard about it and a little later I was there. It was immediately clear to me that Ortaglia was a special place. It took a whole eight years for the takeover, but it was worth it. Tuscany and Piedmont are the two regions in which I can best express my passion - with a life close to nature and working in the vineyard to create wines, as I have learned according to old tradition."

Country

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.

Rating

Parker 90 Points