The Ilatraia is our top wine from the Maremma – it is full-bodied and impresses with its freshness, precision and elegance. This wine shows a perfect balance between maturity and finesse. It is extremely silky and polished with supple tannins that are typical of the Tuscan coast. The blend of 40% Petit Verdot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc shows the full beauty of this terroir. The three grape varieties can ripen perfectly without irrigation. Ilatraia is aged for 18 months in French barriques, half of which are new, and then matures in the bottle for at least one year. “What a balance of maturity and finesse. Great potential, ”says James Suckling, praising the 2015 Ilatraia.
Ideal with meat and game dishes (fried or braised), with poultry such as pigeon or pheasant. Our favorite: fresh tagliatelle with wild boar ragout.
BASIC INFORMATION
Description
ILATRAIA is a modern and terroir-typical blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc. A full-bodied wine with freshness, definition and elegance.
Denomination IGT Rosso Toscana
Varieties 40% Petit Verdot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
VINEYARDS AND TERROIR
Vineyards location Maremma
Vineyards elevation and exposure 75-175 mt a.s.l.; W-SW exp.
Soils Sandy loamy, with two-thirds sand and one-third silt and clay.
Climate and microclimate Mediterranean climate with very hot summers and very mild winters.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Harvest 04.09.20 - 01.10.20
Wine analysis Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,65‰
Temperature of fermentation 30-32C°
Must contact Up to 18 days
Maturing 18 months 1/2 in new, 1/2 in used barriques
Bottle ageing 12 months
First year of production 2002
Ageing potential Up to 25 years
Tasting note
Intense aromas of black fruit. A firm and silky wine with fine tannins and a luscious finish.
Perfect with
Food with balanced, intense flavours, meat and game dishes fried or stewed, poultry such as pigeon or pheasant.
James Suckling 95
