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The Francesca Romana 2020 from Cantina Terenzi, in Scansano, is an IGT red made from Bordeaux grape varieties, distinguished by 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli and 4 grappoli Bibenda. Its limitation: an IGT with no asserted Tuscan anchoring, at €34.50, a high price for its rank.
IGT with no mention of sub-zone or Tuscan grape varieties: a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, a Bordeaux style with little anchoring in Scansano.
Three named distinctions of good level: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli and 4 grappoli Bibenda, which attests to the wine's reputation.
At €34.50 instead of €40.27, the price remains high for an IGT with no riserva mention, even if the distinctions partly justify it.
Precise and varied pairings (zuppe, carni alla brace, arrosti, cacciagione), profile of spices and ripe red fruits, serving at 16-18°C: good use at the table.
The Cantina Terenzi estate named and located in Scansano, detailed winemaking (steel at 28-30°C, 15 days, malolactic) and 18 months of aging in barrique plus 6 months in bottle.
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Comment on noteThe wine
I invite you to discover a deep expression of the Tuscan Maremma, a wine that whispers the history of its lands. The Francesca Romana IGT 2020 from Cantina Terenzi is not just a wine, it is an encounter with the strength and beauty of a terroir, a sensory experience that will leave its mark on you.
Nestled in the generous and fertile lands of the Maremma, in Scansano, the Cantina Terenzi estate has managed to capture the essence of this region. This Francesca Romana IGT, 2020 vintage, is a tribute to this land, crafted from a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. These grape varieties, cultivated with care, give birth to a wine that embodies the richness of the soil and the climate of the Maremma.
Its vinification begins with fermentation in stainless steel tanks, maintained at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C for fifteen days, followed by maceration on the skins to extract color and structure. Malolactic fermentation completes this initial process. The wine then ages for eighteen months in French oak barriques, a crucial step that gives it complexity and elegance. Finally, six months of rest in the bottle refine its aromas before it is ready to be tasted. At the tasting, you will be charmed by its notes of spices and ripe red fruits, revealing an intense color and an expressive nose, a prelude to a rich and balanced palate.
This wine, with its structure and aromas, is an ideal companion for flavorful dishes. Imagine it alongside a hearty zuppa toscana, comforting and fragrant. It will also pair wonderfully with grilled meats (carni alla brace), where its mellow tannins and fruity notes will respond to the smoky flavor of the meat. Roasts (arrosti) and game (cacciagione) will find in it a partner of choice, capable of supporting the richness of these dishes. I recommend it for an evening with friends, a warm dinner where conversation flows as freely as this wine in your glass, celebrating Tuscan conviviality and gastronomy.
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