‘SANCTA CATHARINA’ TOSCANA ROSSO I.G.T.

2018 was a year of climatic contrasts, with a rainy first half and a drier second half. After a mild winter, the heavy rains in February and March replenished the water reserves, while from mid-July, a warm and dry climate set in, ideal for grape ripening.

The 2018 wines stand out for their intense colours, well-expressed varietal aromas and medium-high alcohol content. With soft, pleasant tannins, they are ready to be enjoyed without the need for long aging periods.

2017 was a year marked by scarce rainfall and intense heatwaves of African origin. Despite the hot and dry summer, ripening was supported by light rains and mild temperatures between late August and early September. This fostered phenolic maturity, resulting in enhanced aromatic quality of the grapes, although production dropped by about 30% compared to 2016.

The 2017 wines are powerful, with great colour intensity and medium-low acidity.

The wines of 2016 express the character of “classical” vintages: particularly intense colours, a pronounced fragrance typical of the varietal, a structure supported by medium acidity and a fine, dense tannic texture of good quality. A deeper analysis reveals excellent levels of intensity and colour tone, medium alcohol levels, acidity and extractive substances. In a few words, the wine will largely stand out for its elegance and refinement.

2015 is considered one of the best vintages of the last 10 years in Tuscany, with a dry, warm and sunny weather during the summer and the harvest time.
Sancta Catharina 2015 is a complex wine, fragrant and rich in black fruit aromas like blueberry and blackberry jam. It is balsamic and floral (violet), very well balanced with some spicy hints like tobacco, vanilla, black pepper.
It is a full-bodied wine, its tannins are velvety and compact, with long aging potential. It perfectly pairs with game, roasted meat and aged cheeses.