Toscana IGT Nove Legni 2017 Le Forconate

Nove Legni Le Forconate is produced from 100% Merlot grapes and made by the Barbanera company directly from the land owned by the family.

With soils composed mainly of clay, sand and limestone, the vines are harvested in the second half of September. After a careful selection of the best grapes, vinification is carried out in steel at a controlled temperature between 22 and 28 °C. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, the wine carries out the malolactic fermentation in barrique where it refines for a further 24 months.

Impenetrable ruby red in colour, with delicate purple hues. The nose is broad and intense, with hints of black fruits such as blueberries and blackberries that anticipate pleasant touches of cocoa and sweet tobacco. The long ageing does not hide the fruit fragrance on the palate, well integrated with a vibrant acidity and with gentle tannins that define a wine with good body and excellent structure, with a long persistence.

Excellent to accompany red meats, it is the ideal wine for roasts and first courses with white ragout sauces. Also interesting to try with a selection of cold cuts and cheeses.