Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
VARIETALS
I BALZINI BALZE ROSSE
IGP Toscana
A wine of great aromatic complexity, with red and blackberry notes followed by minty and spicy notes. Light scents of nutmeg, licorice, and cinnamon. Wonderful in terms of structure, with a thick tannin texture, robust, and elegant. Well balanced with a long aromatic aftertaste.
COLOUR
Ruby red with light purple highlights.
AROMA
Harmonious and wide bouquet. Hints of cranberry, blackberry, cherry and red suits followed by balsamic notes.
TASTE
Good structure and direct. Roundly balanced with a fine aftertaste.
COLOUR
Ruby red with light purple highlights.
AROMA
Harmonious and wide bouquet. Hints of cranberry, blackberry, cherry and red suits followed by balsamic notes.
TASTE
Good structure and direct. Roundly balanced with a fine aftertaste.
GRAPES AND CULTIVATION
Varietals: Sangiovese. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Terroir: Pliocenic origin, sedimentary strata with yellow sands and clays. Significant presence of marine fossils.
Microclimate: Temperate – hot climate. Average to high rainfall, cold winters and warm – hot summers with sunny sunsets.
Sun Exposure: South – West. Vineyards running north-south.
Vineyard Work: Soil work alternating with natural grass covering, and cordon pruning with a few spurs and with a low number of buds per plant. We perform crop thinning during the growing season and a final selection during harvesting. Grapes are hand-picked and placed into small cases, moved to the cellar, and further selected with a conveyor belt at pressing.
FERMENTATION
Harvesting when the grapes are mature. Fully destemmed. Vinification with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats with no temperature control for 15 days. Six-month- long aging in used, medium-toasted French oak barriques. Longer aging in bottle.
Serving suggestions: elegant blend, great aroma and pleasurable taste.
Pairings: wild game, roasted meats, medium-aged and aged cheeses.
OENOLOGIST’S NOTES
The dark red and black grapes of Cabernet and Merlot deepen this wine while also rendering it swift. A wine with structure and maturity.
GRAPES AND CULTIVATION
Varietals: Sangiovese. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
Terroir: Pliocenic origin, sedimentary strata with yellow sands and clays. Significant presence of marine fossils.
Microclimate: Temperate – hot climate. Average to high rainfall, cold winters and warm – hot summers with sunny sunsets.
Sun Exposure: South – West. Vineyards running north-south.
Vineyard Work: Soil work alternating with natural grass covering, and cordon pruning with a few spurs and with a low number of buds per plant. We perform crop thinning during the growing season and a final selection during harvesting. Grapes are hand-picked and placed into small cases, moved to the cellar, and further selected with a conveyor belt at pressing.
FERMENTATION
Harvesting when the grapes are mature. Fully destemmed. Vinification with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats with no temperature control for 15 days. Six-month- long aging in used, medium-toasted French oak barriques. Longer aging in bottle.
Serving suggestions: elegant blend, great aroma and pleasurable taste.
Pairings: wild game, roasted meats, medium-aged and aged cheeses.
OENOLOGIST’S NOTES
The dark red and black grapes of Cabernet and Merlot deepen this wine while also rendering it swift. A wine with structure and maturity.
AWARDS AND GUIDES
Guida Bio
2019 – 5 leaves
Duemilavini / Bibenda
2019 – 3 bunches
2018 – 4 bunches
2016 – 4 bunches
2014 – 4 bunches
2013 – 4 bunches
2012 – 3 bunches
2011 – 3 bunches
2010 – 3 bunches
Guida Vitae Ais
2019 – 3 branches
2018 – 3 branches
2017 – 3 branches
Wine Spectator
2009 – 93/100
James Suckling Wine Guide
2019 – 90/100
2018 – 91/100
2017 – 91/100
2016 – 92/100
2015 – 91/100
2012 – 90/100
I vini di Veronelli
2018 – 2 sars
2016 – 89/100 2 sars
2014 – 88/100 2 sars
2013 – 89/100 2 sars
2012 – 89/100 2 sars
2011 – 89/100 2 sars
2010 – 89/100 2 sars
Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani Luca Maroni
2019 – 92/100
2018 – 90/100
2014 – 90/100
2011 – 89/100
Wine Enthusiast
2018 – 89/100
L’Espresso Vini D’Italia
2013 – 15,5/20
2012 – 15,5/20
2011 – 16/20
2010 – 14/20
Wines Critic
2019 – 91/100
2018 – 89/100
Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia
2014 – 2 glasses
2011 – 2 glasses
2010 – 1 glasses
Weinplus
2010 – 88/100
Merano Wine Hunter
2019 – Red Stamp
2018 – Red Stamp
Sakura Women’s Wine Awards
2018 – Double Gold Medal Japan Women’s Wine Award
2014 – Double Gold Medal Japan Women’s Wine Award
China Wine&Spirit Wine Awards
2014 – Gold Medal
2009 – Higly Recommended Award
Città del Vino
2018 – Gold Medal
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@ I Balzini Società Agricola srl
Loc. Pastine, n. 19 50021 Barberino Val d’Elsa
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