BRAND BACKGROUND:The Castellani family founded the Santa Lucia estate in the 19th Century, near Pisa in Santa Lucia, Pontedera. The wines are made in a classic style with state of the art winemaking technology from Vermentino, Sangiovese (Grosso) and Ciliegiolo grapes.

VINIFICATION:Traditional vinification method: the matured grapes are hand-picked, fermentation and maceration with skins take place at controlled temperature 20-23°C. The malolactic fermentation is in stainless steel tanks.

TASTING NOTES:Deep-garnet in color with a purple hue, the nose is intense with black cherry and black currant saesoned with spicy oak. The palate is rich and full with a firm structure and a long fruity, spicy finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS:Grilled meats are this wines favorite pairing; from burgers to NY Strip steaks, it has never met a meat it didn’t like.

UPC:23035330133

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TOSCANA ROSSO IGTSANTA LUCIA

COUNTRY: Italy GRAPES: 85% SANGIOVESE 10% MERLOT 5% SYRAH

13.5%

$11.99

ALC/VOL:PRODUCTION AREA: Tuscany

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