S-Cett Sangiovese Rubicone - Tenuta Santa Lucia

The biodynamically produced S-Cett Sangiovese Rubicone from Tenuta Santa Lucia flows into the glass with a dense ruby red color. This varietal Italian wine reveals wonderfully complex notes of acacia, raspberries, violets, and blackberries in the glass. Nuances of black cherry are also present.

The Tenuta Santa Lucia S-Cett Sangiovese Rubicone tastes pleasantly dry. It was bottled with an exceptionally low residual sugar content. As you would expect from a wine, this Italian delights, despite all its dryness, with the finest balance. Flavor does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine presents itself as wonderfully silky and fleshy. The finish of this red wine from the Emilia-Romagna winegrowing region ultimately convinces with a lovely aftertaste. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes from the clay-dominated soils.

Vinification of the S-Cett Sangiovese Rubicone from Tenuta Santa Lucia

The basis for the powerful S-Cett Sangiovese Rubicone from Emilia-Romagna is grapes of the Sangiovese variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Emilia-Romagna. Here the vines drive their roots deep into clay soils. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for Tenuta Santa Lucia S-Cett Sangiovese Rubicone

This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to braised chicken in red wine, boiled veal brisket with beans and tomatoes, or lamb ragout with chickpeas and dried figs.

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