Achille
IGT Toscana
Rosso

Dedicated to Achille Sergardi, who devoted his life and energy to the Republic of Siena at the end of the 1400s.

ESTATE

I Colli

LOCATION

Monteriggioni, Tuscany

APPELLATION

IGT Toscana Rosso

GRAPE VARIETIES

Sangiovese, Merlot

ALTITUDE

About 300 m.a.s.l.

SOIL

Roccia della Montagnola and Alberese (marly limestone)

VINES AGE

10-15 years

TRAINING SYSTEM

Spur cordon and Guyot

VINIFICATION

In stainless steel tanks at 28° C

AGEING

In stainless steel tanks. In certain years it can undergo a short passage in barrel

Vinification and aging: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and maceration lasts circa 15 days at a controlled temperature of 28° C. Shortly after malolactic fermentation the wine is transferred into barriques for refinement at Tenuta I Colli.

Tasting notes: Intense ruby red colour. An intense and fruity bouquet. More evident are the accents of mature red fruit, cherries and blackberries. Achille is very round, sweet and soft in the mouth which make is so delicious and easy to drink. The finish is characterized by a persistent flavor, a very inviting wine.

Annata 2022:
James Suckling – 91

Annata 2020:
James Suckling – 90
Luca Maroni – 91

Annata 2019:
James Suckling – 90
Luca Maroni – 94

Annata 2018:
Luca Maroni – 91
Wines Critic – 92
James Suckling – 90

Annata 2017: 
Luca Maroni – 93

Serving suggestions: White and red meat (both roasts or salted), game, cheeses and traditional Mediterranean first courses.

Serving temperature: 18° C – open 1 hour ahead of time. Store at a constant temperature of circa 17° C away from light.