Terenzuola

Canaiolo Nero IGT Toscana 'Merla della Miniera'

Canaiolo Nero IGT Toscana 'Merla della Miniera'

Canaiolo Nero IGT Toscana Merla della Miniera Terenzuola
  • 95% Canaiolo Nero (of which La Merla is recognized as the local biotype), 5% Massaretta
  • Clay schist soils, with a small presence of iron
  • Elevation: 350 to 650 feet above sea level
  • Fermented at low temperatures in concrete vats, followed by a 60 day maceration utilizing a submerged cap
  • For a year, the Canaiolo Nero (i.e. La Merla) is aged in 20hL Austrian oak casks from Slovenia, while the Massaretta is aged in barriques. Oak aging is followed by 6 months in cement, totaling 18 months of elevage before bottling.
  •  8 months in bottle before release
  • Approximately 1200 cases produced

Info

Producer:
Terenzuola
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
IGT Tuscany
Variety:
Canaiolo
Color:
Red

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-TZL-23-21 12/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2024-03-26
"The nose balances savory aromas of leather, soil, espresso and graphite with fruit notes of cherry and wild strawberry. Raspberries cascade onto the palate to underscore that fruit dimension, while firm tannins and pointed acid provide just enough structure for an otherwise sweet, light and floral wine. ‡D.C."