Teston IGT
- Type of wine: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grape variety: 50% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
- Pruning methods: Casarsa - Guyot
- Grape harvest: 4th week of September
- Harvesting method: Manual
- Vinification system: Maceration for eight days with daily pumping over at controlled temperatures of 28/30 °C
- Aging: In stainless steel tanks, with frequent racking to encourage sufficient oxygenation.
- Colour: Deep ruby red color.
- Flavour: Dry, full-bodied palate with impressive depth and good balance, despite a slight tannic edge.
- Characteristics: Deep ruby red color, fresh, varietal nose with youthful alcohol and restrained herbaceousness.
- Alcohol: 13.5%
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These are the judgements for Teston in the Italian Wine guides: - Vini d'Italia 2008 (Gambero Rosso & Slow Food) --> 1 glasses
Emanuele Visigalli (Friday 26 September)