Traluna Rosso di Toscana IGT - Villa Trasqua

Traluna Rosso di Toscana IGT - Villa TrasquaThe Traluna Rosso di Toscana from the Tuscan wine-growing region presents itself in the glass in a bright purple-red. When slightly tilted, the Bordeaux glass reveals a charming violet hue at the rim. On the nose, this red wine from Villa Trasqua displays all manner of quince, blackberry, blueberry, apple and mulberry aromas. This is a real quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus, despite being fully dry, this Italian delights with a most finely tuned balance. Excellent flavor does not necessarily require sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine is wonderfully silky and velvety. Thanks to its present fruit acidity, the Traluna Rosso di Toscana reveals itself on the palate as wonderfully fresh and lively. On the finish, this red wine from the Tuscan wine-growing region finally impresses with considerable length. Once again, nuances of mulberry and blueberry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the sand- and clay-dominated soils join in. Vinification of Traluna Rosso di Toscana from Villa Trasqua This well-balanced red wine from Italy is vinified from the Sangiovese grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Tuscany. Here the vines drive their roots deep into soils of clay, sand, limestone and marl. The Traluna Rosso di Toscana is an Old World wine in the best sense of the term, as this Italian exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. Once optimum ripeness has been ensured, the wine grapes for this Italian red wine are harvested exclusively by hand. After picking, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn off. Food recommendation for Villa Trasqua Traluna Rosso di Toscana Ideally, enjoy this Italian red wine at a temperature of 15 - 18°C as an accompanying wine to goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs, or lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs.