Tenuta Monteloro (Antinori)
Scabrezza Toscana 2025
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel tanks at 10 °C until bottling. |
- Grape variety and style: Tuscan copper-hued Pinot Grigio obtained from brief maceration on the skins
- Intense aromas: pink grapefruit, passion fruit, pear, linden and aromatic herbs
- Taste profile: fresh, balanced and savoury, with a mineral structure and a clean, crisp finish
- Provenance: Fiesole Apennine hills at 500 metres, mineral-rich soils and a cool climate
- Vinification: stainless steel, cold clarification at 10 °C and fermentation up to 16 °C
Description
What type of wine is it
Scabrezza from Tenuta Monteloro is a Tuscan white wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes. This IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Toscana expression stands out for its intense aromatic profile, characterised by notes of pink grapefruit, passion fruit and pineapple, enriched by hints of pear and linden blossom. On the palate, it is fresh and balanced, supported by a strong mineral structure that leads to a clean, savoury and crisp finish. Vinification and ageing take place exclusively in stainless steel tanks, optimally preserving the fragrance and varietal characteristics of the fruit.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hills of the Fiesole Apennines, located on the outskirts of Florence. The vineyards are located at an average altitude of five hundred metres above sea level, benefiting from a cool climate and optimal temperature ranges for the aromatic development of the clusters. The soils are distinguished by their remarkably mineral-rich composition, which decisively shapes the wine's savoury character. The name chosen for the label refers to an ancient hydrometric rod historically used to measure the flow rate of local rivers, testifying to the deep connection with the surrounding natural environment.
How it is produced
Production begins with a harvest carried out in the early hours of the morning to protect the freshness and integrity of the grapes. In the cellar, destemming is followed by soft pressing and a natural cold clarification of the must, kept at a temperature of 10°C. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel containers at a strictly controlled temperature, never exceeding 16°C. Ageing continues in the same stainless steel tanks at low temperatures until bottling, an essential technical choice to keep the aromatic purity of the wine intact.
History and Trivia
The Monteloro Estate stands on the Fiesole Apennines, once home to historic aristocratic families. Its wooded landscapes appear to have inspired passages of the Divine Comedy, to which the label pays tribute by quoting a verse dedicated to Beatrice. The name Scabrezza recalls an ancient hydrometric staff used to measure the flow of rivers, uniting territorial identity with poetry.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Oenologist: Andrea Bencini
- Hectares: 65
Thanks to the particular climatic and environmental characteristics, in the vineyards white varieties have been planted that are unusual for the area, such as riesling, pinot grigio, pinot bianco and gewurztraminer. Read more
| Name | Tenuta Monteloro Scabrezza Toscana 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta Monteloro (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Trivia The Monteloro Estate stands on the Fiesole Apennines, once home to historic aristocratic families. Its wooded landscapes appear to have inspired passages of the Divine Comedy, to which the label pays tribute by quoting a verse dedicated to Beatrice. The name Scabrezza recalls an ancient hydrometric staff used to measure the flow of rivers, uniting territorial identity with poetry. |
| Origin | Hills of the Fiesole Apennines behind Fiesole, on the outskirts of Florence (Tuscany) |
| Climate | Cool climate all year round |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich soils |
| Cultivation system | Screw cap |
| Fermentation temperature | Maximum 16 °C |
| Production technique | Short skin contact; gentle pressing; natural cold settling; temperature-controlled fermentation and ageing in stainless steel tanks. |
| Wine making | Harvest in the early hours of the morning; destemming followed by a brief maceration on the skins to extract the coppery hue; gentle pressing; natural cold clarification of the must (cooled to 10 °C) in stainless steel; after 48 hours, racking and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (max 16 °C); ageing in the same tanks at 10 °C until bottling. |
| Aging | Ageing in stainless steel tanks at 10 °C until bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |