
SIRALONE
denomination: Rosso Colli della Toscana centrale IGT
production area: San Gimignano
color: dark ruby red
aroma: very intense, persistent
mouth: warm, round and well balanced
vinification: destemming, fermentation, malolactic fermentation
wood ageing: 12-16 months in new oak barrels
bottle ageing: 3-12 months
average bottle production: 2000
Food pairings: perfect on its own but it matches very well red meat and strong cheeses
grape variety: Syrah 100%
Vineyards: the grapes come from a vineyard planted in 2008 perfectly exposed for Syrah.
Soil: sand and clay
Vine density: 6000 plants per Hectar
Yield per Hectar: around 5000 kg.
Harvest: by hand in small crates