La Rosa d’Oro – Tenuta Marcianella

La Rosa d’Oro, The Golden Rose, was the most prestigious award that the Catholic Church could bestow on a city, a symbol of predilection. Pope Alexander VII gave Michelangelo Bonci Casuccini the honor of giving Siena this important gift.

 

ESTATE

Marcianella

LOCATION

Chiusi, Toscana

APPELLATION

Igt Toscana Rosso

GRAPE VARIETIES

Sangiovese e Syrah

ALTITUDE

About 320 m.a.s.l.

SOIL

Sand and Clay

VINES AGE

20 years

TRAINING SYSTEM

Guyot

VINIFICATION

In stainless steel tanks at 28/30° C

AGEING

Short passage in oak 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 refined in oak barrels for refinement.

Tasting notes: intense ruby red color. An intense and fruity bouquet. More evident are the accents of mature red fruit, cherries and blackberries. La Rosa d’Oro is very round, sweet and soft. The finish is characterized by a persistent flavor.

Annata 2020:
Luca Maroni – 93

Annata 2019:
Luca Maroni – 90

Annata 2018:
Luca Maroni – 90

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

Serving temperature:18°C.  Store at a constant temperature of circa 17°C away from light.

Storage: Store at a constant temperature of circa 17°C away from light.