Grillesino
Maremma Toscana Ceccante Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
| Denomination | DOC Maremma Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Immediately after, the wine is placed in 225-litre barriques (originating from Alliers, Tronçais and American oak) where it completes malolactic fermentation by the end of the harvest year; no filtration is carried out before bottling; matured in 16 barriques. |
- Origin: Magliano in Toscana at 250 metres, clay and mineral soils with south-east exposure
- Aromas: notes of blackcurrant and morello cherry, enriched with well-blended liquorice, vanilla and coffee
- Taste: generous and harmonious profile, balanced acidity, elegance and a persistent, consistent finish
- Vinification: 15-20 days maceration in steel at 30 degrees, malolactic fermentation in barrique
- Style and service: unfiltered, decant for 1 hour at 16-18 degrees, ideal with meat and truffle
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Maremma Toscana Ceccante Cabernet Sauvignon by Grillesino is a still red wine with an intense ruby colour. On the nose, it releases aromas of blackcurrant and morello cherry, enriched by well-integrated hints of liquorice, vanilla and coffee. On the palate, it is generous, with a pleasant acidity, great elegance and a consistent, persistent finish. The absence of filtration before bottling preserves its integrity, giving it remarkable structural longevity capable of evolving for up to a decade.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Magliano in Toscana, at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level, within the Maremma Toscana. The clay and mineral composition of the soils favours the optimal aromatic expression of the bunches. Oenologist Saverio Notari uses exclusive clones of Cabernet Sauvignon selected in collaboration with the Bordeaux Institute of Oenology. The wine's name pays tribute to a Tuscan folk hero who, according to legend, found shelter among the vines, drawn by the sweetness of the fruit. Produced only in the best vintages, this red fully reflects the authentic Tuscan terroir.
How it is produced
Harvested at the end of September, the grapes macerate in steel vats on the skins for fifteen to twenty days. The wine is then aged in French and American oak barrels, where it completes malolactic fermentation. To best appreciate its olfactory and gustatory profile, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between sixteen and eighteen degrees. At the table, it proves ideal alongside succulent steaks, lamb, game, mature cheeses and intense black truffle-based dishes or mushrooms.
History and Curiosities
Dedicated to a heroic popular paladin who, according to legend, took refuge among the rows of vines and was captivated by the sweetness of the grapes, the Maremma Toscana DOC Ceccante represents the highest expression of Tenuta Grillesino, founded in Magliano in 1999. This wine is made from exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon clones, selected in collaboration with the Institut d’Oenologie de Bordeaux, and is produced only in the best vintages. Overseen by oenologist Saverio Notari, it offers a harmonious and generous sip that enhances the authentic clay and mineral richness of the estate’s terroir.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Saverio Notari
- Hectares: 42
| Name | Grillesino Maremma Toscana Ceccante Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Maremma Toscana DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Grillesino |
| Story | History and Curiosities Dedicated to a heroic popular paladin who, according to legend, took refuge among the rows of vines and was captivated by the sweetness of the grapes, the Maremma Toscana DOC Ceccante represents the highest expression of Tenuta Grillesino, founded in Magliano in 1999. This wine is made from exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon clones, selected in collaboration with the Institut d’Oenologie de Bordeaux, and is produced only in the best vintages. Overseen by oenologist Saverio Notari, it offers a harmonious and generous sip that enhances the authentic clay and mineral richness of the estate’s terroir. |
| Origin | Magliano in Toscana (GR) |
| Climate | Altitude: 250 m a.s.l.; exposure: South/East |
| Soil composition | Clayey and mineral |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 6670 |
| Yield per hectare | 55 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Third week of September |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Macerazione in acciaio inox sulle bucce (15-20 giorni a circa 30 °C), fermentazione malolattica e affinamento in barrique da 225 litri; nessuna filtrazione prima dell’imbottigliamento |
| Wine making | After a gentle pressing, maceration takes place in stainless steel, where the skins remain in contact with the juice for 15-20 days at a temperature of around 30°C. |
| Aging | Immediately after, the wine is placed in 225-litre barriques (originating from Alliers, Tronçais and American oak) where it completes malolactic fermentation by the end of the harvest year; no filtration is carried out before bottling; matured in 16 barriques. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |