Il Corzano Rosso IGT 2019

Tasting Notes for Il Corzano Rosso IGT 2019 by Corzano e Paterno

Colour & Appearance

A muted garnet red gleams in the glass.

Nose

The 2019 vintage opens with a stylish, cool graphite note and a hint of smoke. Dark aromas of damson, cranberry and fig follow, elegantly framed by floral nuances such as violets and wild roses.

Palate

On the palate, the wine displays pronounced red fruit and an invigorating acidity. The tannic structure presents itself grippy yet ripe, underpinned by a delicate saline trace. Despite an alcohol content of 14.5% vol., each sip feels remarkably fresh and enticingly drinkable.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes originate from the estate’s younger vineyards and cooler sites in San Casciano in Val di Pesa. The vines are rooted around 300 metres above sea level on limestone- and clay-rich soils with pebbles – the remnants of a primeval seabed. As a certified organic estate, Corzano e Paterno focuses on active biodiversity, with 600 sheep roaming through the olive groves and vines as natural landscape managers.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted with meticulous handiwork. Oenologist Arianna Gelpke and agronomist Aljoscha Goldschmidt chill the hand-picked grapes prior to fermentation and allow them to cold macerate for about five days. Subsequent fermentation takes place without added yeasts at a cool 18 °C to 22 °C. Following a brief period on the skins, the wine matures entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its freshness.

Food Pairings

An excellent choice to accompany beetroot carpaccio with burrata and rosemary. The wine also pairs superbly with pan-roasted swordfish with olive oil and crispy rosemary potatoes or classic pasta with salsiccia.

Key Features

A subtle Tuscan red wine that emphasizes the pure, cool fruit of the Sangiovese through its unadorned aging in steel tanks, captivating with its remarkable lightness.