Prelius Morello di Prille Maremma Toscana IGT 2008

Variety: 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot
Country of origin: Italy
Wine appellation: Tuscany
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol content: 13.5 %
Residual sugar: n/a
Acidity: n/a
Color: deep ruby red with purple hues
Bouquet: ripe sour cherries, blackcurrant, hint of spices mainly cinnamon
Taste: medium body, sour cherries, cherries, blackcurrant, light oak and vanilla, nice tannins, slightly higher "Italian" acidity, medium finish
Recommended food pairing: sirloin steak
Overall score: 85
Price: gift CZK 350 on web
Stopper: cork

The 52-acre estate has approximately 25 acres planted to Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Vermentino, a late-ripening white grape variety. The vineyard is on a slight slope, which reaches an elevation of 150 feet, allowing the breezes that flow from the sea (just two miles away) to the hills to bring welcome relief to the vines during peak temperatures, allowing the grapes to ripen at a gradual pace while retaining desirable acidity. Cultivation: Organic Soil: Sand (80%), clay (15%), silt (5%) Elevation: 135 feet Aging: 9–10 months in large French oak casks; 3 months in bottle