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The Toscana Rosso IGT Solus from Pianirossi, in Cinigiano, blends 45% sangiovese, 45% montepulciano and 10% alicante, macerated for 25-30 days and aged for 12 months in 500-liter barrels. Reserve: generic IGT with no award mentioned, at €14.60.
Generic IGT Toscana without a more specific appellation, but the Cinigiano (GR) area in Maremma is named and the sangiovese and alicante anchor the blend locally.
No award or guide mentioned; the producer Pianirossi is not presented as renowned: simple absence of information, rating in the lower range.
At €14.60 (crossed-out price €16.25) for a Maremma IGT aged 12 months in 500-liter barrels, the price remains consistent without being clearly below its rank.
Food pairings with red meats and aged cheeses, profile of woodland fruits, blackberry and spices, serving at 16-18 °C: easy to serve, but the pairings remain few in number.
Pianirosso estate named in Cinigiano, detailed vinification (steel, 25-30 day maceration) and 12 months in 500-liter French oak barrels; organic not specified.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Today I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of the most authentic Tuscany, the one where the land speaks through its wines. The Toscana Rosso IGT "Solus" from the Pianirossi estate is one of those discoveries that leaves a mark, a wine that reveals the quiet strength of its terroir with surprising elegance.
It is in the lands of Cinigiano, on the border between Tuscan Maremma and Lazio, that the Pianirossi estate cultivates its vines. This corner of Tuscany, less well known than its illustrious neighbors, offers ideal conditions for grape varieties that draw a unique expression from it. The "Solus" is the fruit of a bold and harmonious blend: 45% Sangiovese, the soul of Tuscany, 45% Montepulciano, bringing its structure, and 10% Alicante, for a touch of originality. This 2018 vintage benefited from fermentation in steel at 28°C, with extended maceration of 25 to 30 days, followed by malolactic fermentation, before 12 months of aging in 500-liter French oak tonneaux.
In your glass, the "Solus" dons an intense and lively red, a promise of beautiful concentration. On the nose, I perceive a rich and complex bouquet, dominated by notes of woodland fruits and blackberries, enhanced with spicy nuances. On the palate, this wine reveals itself as robust yet harmonious. The balance between its acidity and its tannins is exemplary, offering a full and persistent sip. The aromatic profile is enriched with ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, and I also discern notes of vanilla, subtly imparted by its time in barrel. The finish is long and pleasantly spicy, leaving a warm sensation that invites rediscovery.
This Toscana Rosso IGT "Solus" is an ideal companion for robust dishes. Picture it alongside a fine cut of game, a grilled red meat, or a roast rich in aromatic herbs. It will also elevate a platter of aged cheeses, where its tannins and complexity will find a perfect echo. It is a wine I recommend you enjoy on special occasions or simply to treat yourself, exploring the deep and authentic flavors of this secret Tuscany that I love so much.
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