Cuordimartino 2021 – Fortified Wine
Wine Name:
Cuordimartino
Designation:
Fortified Wine
Harvest:
2021
Production Area:
Tenuta Maria Teresa, Colline Lucchesi
Winemaker: Massimo Motroni
Soil: Sandy loam with silica and magnesium
Grape Variety: Merlot
Exposure: South
Average Vineyard Age:
22 years
Altitude: 180 meters a.s.l.
Training System:
Guyot
Vines per hectare:
5,500
Yield per hectare:
2,000 kg
Average Annual Production:
400 bottles/year
Vinification:
Thinned grapes were harvested slightly dried to ensure adequate potential alcohol. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and repeated punch-downs for optimal extraction. Halfway through fermentation, the wine was racked and fortified to halt yeast activity.
Aging: Aged for at least 18 months in third-use French oak barriques
Bottle Aging: Minimum 12 months. Reaches peak expression after a few years.
Color:
Intense ruby red, turning garnet with age
Bouquet: Aromas of ripe red fruit, plum, and wild berries
Palate:
Rich and sumptuous with a slight sweetness. Pairs well with dark chocolate and cocoa-based desserts. A true meditation wine.
Alcohol:
21% Vol
