FRANZE
sovana sangiovese riserva
denominazione di origine controllata

Grapes: Sangiovese 100%

Sangiovese entirely made from our vineyards in Sovana and Pitigliano; this reserve is produced only during the particularly favourable harvests.
Partly old (35 years), and partly new vineyards; growing system: the old ones are double guyoted with 2500 / 3500 plants per hectare, the new ones are in spurred cordon with 6000 plants per hectare.
The fermentation happens without the addition of yeasts and it lasts, with maceration, between 25 and 30 days.
Wines mature for 18/24 months barrique. The wine is sold after a minimum of 12 months of bottle refinement.

Ruby colour and very consistent wine. The bouquet is ample: jam of small red fruits, cedar wood and black pepper mix to form its bouquet. It has a very warm and concentrated flavour and is soft, with sweet and tannins; long finish but not heavy.