La Pietra Toscana IGT 2019 is a Super Tuscan (use of international grape varieties in Tuscany) produced by Tenute del Cabreo. The estate covers two areas, both in the town of Greve in Chianti. The production area of ​​Pietra, known as Panzano, is located on the highest hills of the Chianti Classico region and consists of 20 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards.

Additionally, Pietra was one of the very first Italian whites to be aged in small French oak barrels. He therefore brought the Burgundian style to Tuscany, soaking up the particularities of the Tuscan terroir. This super Tuscan will go well with your best dishes, refined and intense. It will accompany your dinners as well as your aperitifs.

Winemaking

To begin with, vinification is done by gentle pressing and cold decantation for 24 hours. Then, the partial alcoholic fermentation continues in French oak barrels (500 liters) (50% new and 50% one year old). The refining is then done in oak barrels (500 liters) for 12 months with stirring. The wine is finally refined in the bottle for a minimum of 6 months.

Dress

Light yellow with light green reflections.

Nose

Lively notes of tropical fruits as well as acacia flowers.

Stuffy

Intense and powerful on the palate with a balanced, dry, but also crisp and long finish.

Food & wine pairings

Goes perfectly with main dishes based on fish or pasta with seafood. Also, it goes wonderfully with dishes based on white meat.

Aging potential 

Over 15 years.