Insoglio del Cinghiale is the foundation wine of the Tenuta di Biserno estate. Insoglio is a supple and early maturing wine and a very distinctive and distinguished introduction to Tenuta di Biserno.
Classification: Indicazione Geografica Tipica di Toscana
Grapes: 32% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Franc, 32% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot
Vineyards: Grapes are taken from 3 vineyards: Vigna Fonit Intarlate, Vigna San Giovanni and Vigna Le Vallette. Soil type is partly clay, partly Bolgheri conglomerate. Vines are 3-7years old. Training is Cordonne Speronato.
Harvest: September. All harvesting is done by hand into 15kg crates.
Vinification: Grapes are strictly sorted on a vibrating belt at the cellar. They are then destemmed and soft crushed. Fermentation takes place for 21 days at 28°C. 10% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barrels and the remainder in stainless steel.
Ageing: 40% of the wine is aged for 4 months in new and second use French oak barriques.
Alcohol: 14%
TASTING NOTE: Intense ruby with flecks of purple. The nose is of vibrant blackberry fruit with a subtle hint of oak. Full and fruity on the palate with well balanced smooth tannins. It can be a little closed to start but then opens up beautifully in the glass.
Key points
• First vintage: 2003
• Winemaker: Helena Lindberg
• Consultant winemaker: Michel Rolland
• Aimed at: on trade and independent sector
• Ageing potential: drinking beautifully now but will also evolve over the next 2 years.
