Podere I Lastri Beba99 Toscana IGT Rosso 0,75 ℓ

Beba99 is a red wine produced in the Anghiari area, in the heart of the Val Tiberina. The vines, trained in the Tuscan arched system, are on average about 80 years old and take root in an unspoiled land, where viticulture remains artisanal and far from intensive production circuits. The name is a tribute to the producer's grandmother, Elena Testerini, nicknamed Beba, who inspired this project with her vibrant personality: the first vinification took place when she turned 99 years old, thus giving rise to the wine's name. The blend includes native Tuscan varieties such as Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino, Aleatico, and Ciliegiolo.The harvest is carried out by hand in crates with careful selection of the grapes on a sorting belt. Fermentation takes place in truncated conical oak vats with maceration on the skins for about ten days at a controlled temperature. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures on fine lees for sixteen months in barriques at the foot of the Dolomites, where it acquires complexity and structure before bottling.In the glass it shows a brilliant ruby red color with violet reflections. The olfactory profile is intense and fruity, with aromas of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and blueberry, accompanied by hints of undergrowth and iodine notes. On the palate, the entry is full and savory, with sensations of Mediterranean scrub, present yet silky tannins, good roundness and long persistence with a fruity and spicy finish.It pairs perfectly with braised red meats, flavorful roasts, and aged cheeses.