Toscana IGT Maclura (Super Tuscan)

Product Information

Region:	Tuscany
Producer:	Terre di Nano
Vintage:	2003
Grapes:	Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 10%
Alcohol Vol.:	14% - 14.5%
Type of wine:	Dry
Bottle:	750 ml
Bottles in case:	6 bottles
Yearly production:	10,000 bottles
To US market:	Currently 3,500 bottles
Comments:	The top wine produced by the estate is made with carefully selected grapes of Sangiovese Grosso (the variety of Sangiovese used to produce the world renowned Brunello di Montalcino), blended with with a calibrated amount of Merlot, it takes its name from the maclura pomifera tree of North American origins, one splendid, majestic specimen of which embellishes the entrance to the Terre di Nano estate. Aged in wooden barrels with periodic passage in barriques, this wine is further aged for one year in the bottles before release. Elegant and refined, with full, harmonious body, it shows persistent notes of red berries and vanilla. The Maclura is a wine that gets better with ageing. It is particularly indicated for pairing with important red meat dishes, grilled game, and savory roasted meat. It is excellent paired with medium- and long-aged cheeses, also when these show spicy notes. The bottle should be uncorked at least one hour before serving at 18°-20°C (64.4°-68°F).

Price: $34.00