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Rosso Toscana IGT from La Madonnina in Bolgheri: Syrah vinified 13 days on skins then aged 18 months in new French oak barriques, awarded 2 bicchieri 2021. Limit: at €123.14 (crossed-out price €141.98), the price is high for an IGT of this distinction.
IGT Rosso Toscana produced in Bolgheri, Syrah grape variety consistent with this area; the appellation remains generic, without DOC or a more precise sub-zone.
Awarded 2 bicchieri 2021 (Gambero Rosso): a recognized distinction, but not the top level (Tre Bicchieri).
€123.14 (crossed-out price €141.98) remains high for an IGT simply awarded 2 bicchieri; the actual crossed-out price nuances without compensating.
Pairings with red meats and aged cheeses, detailed profile (ripe red fruits, bitter cocoa, licorice), serving at 16-18 °C: precise and versatile use at the table.
La Madonnina named; winemaking (13-day maceration, stainless steel) and 18-month aging in new French oak barriques described, with no organic mention.
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
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the sun caresses the vines and every sip tells a story. Today, I'm taking you to discover a wine that embodies this magic: the Rosso Toscana IGT "Viator" 2018 from the La Madonnina estate. It's an encounter with elegance and depth, an invitation to a journey of the senses.
This wine comes to us from Bolgheri, a prestigious appellation in Tuscany, renowned for its full-bodied red wines. The La Madonnina estate passionately cultivates Syrah there, a grape variety that flourishes fully on these lands. For this 2018 vintage, the winemaking method is designed to extract the best from the fruit: a 13-day skin maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then malolactic fermentation.
The "Viator" 2018 displays an intense ruby red color, tending toward garnet with time, a promise of beautiful evolution. On the nose, you will be charmed by a rich and complex bouquet, where ripe small red fruits, such as cherry and plum, mingle with balsamic and licorice notes. Touches of bitter cocoa and slightly vanilla nuances, resulting from 18 months of aging in new French oak barriques, complete this aromatic palette. On the palate, this wine reveals itself as robust and full, endowed with notable structure and well-integrated tannins. Its balance is remarkable, offering a pleasant persistence that invites contemplation.
This Rosso Toscana IGT is an ideal companion for moments of sharing and gastronomy. I recommend it with grilled or sauced red meats, roasts, or game. It also pairs wonderfully with aged cheeses, where its structure and aromas will find a perfect echo. Served at a temperature of 18°C, it will reveal all its splendor. Let yourself be carried away by this wine which, I assure you, is a true gem of Tuscany.
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