Red Blend of Alicante Nero, Carignano, Mourvèdre, Sangiovese, & Alicante Bouschet from Tuscany, Italy. Organic.

IGT labels were created in 1992 to give winemakers the freedom to use non traditional grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot without breaking the local laws and regulations. Before the IGT category existed these wines were sold under the basic label “ Vini da Tavola” or “table wine”.

Elisabetta’s red interpretation is a blend of Alicante Nero, Sangiovese, Mourvèdre, and Alicante Bouschet. The grapes are sourced from the clay, silt, and marine fossil laden soils of the Cannicceto Vineyards where the grapes are co-planted together.

There are big aromas and an explosion of fruit complemented with a pleasant balsamic and spicy richness. You can detect a touch of cedar here  along with cherries and pepper. The tannins are crunchy with a vibrant and crisp acidity! Simple, unpretentious, informal, dynamic, and super approachable all at once!