Il Ghizzano IGT - Tuscan red wine
This is the wine that “introduced” the estate into wine bars, wine stores and restaurants all over the world. It is made of Sangiovese grapes with a small percentage of Merlot, grown mainly in our “Santa Maria” and “Il Monte” vineyards. The philosophy behind IL GHIZZANO is that of offering consumers a fresh, fruity, easy to drink wine featuring all the sweetness of the local Sangiovese.
Wine Datasheet
Estate location:
Municipality of Peccioli (Pisa) – Italy
Grape varieties:
85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot
Alcohol:
from 13.5% to 14% depending on the vintage
Total acidity:
from 5 to 6 g/l depending on the vintage
Vineyard location:
Il Monte: 200 m a.s.l.; exposure: South;
Santa Maria: 150 m a.s.l.; exposure: South/East
Santa Maria: 150 m a.s.l.; exposure: South/East
Training system:
Spurred cordon
Plant density per acre:
2,400 vines
Grape harvest:
by hand
Fermentation:
with indigenous yeasts
Fermentation temperature:
28° controlled
Maturing:
12 days for Sangiovese, 14 days for Merlot
Annual production:
dark green glass bottle with silicone cork
Organic certification:
"Suolo e salute"
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