Ritasso is an estate grown, IGT Toscana sangiovese from Azienda Agricola Urlari in Riparbella, Toscana.
RITASSO
[Ri-tas-so], takes its name from the Ritasso stream, located in the Monterufoli-Caselli Nature reserve near our vineyard, one of the most charming streams in the region.
GRAPES:
100% SANGIOVESE
PRODUCTION:
2,000 750 ml bottles.
VINIFICATION:
The grapes are deposited on a conveyor belt that moves them using gravity (to avoid damaging the skins) to the de-stemming machine where the leaves and stems are removed. From there, the fruit moves via conveyor belt to a filtering machine that gently breaks the skins to release juice as the grapes drop to fill a conical-shaped stainless steel tank. Temperature-controlled fermentation begins and juice is pumped over the grapes every 6 hours. After 2 weeks the grapes are gently pressed and the wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels and then an additional 12 months in the bottle.
RECOGNITION:
Gambero Rosso recognized our 2012 vintage of Ritasso with a rating of 2 glasses
About the Winemaker
Jean-Philippe Fort brings the French touch and his personal style and vision to make exceptional wines. Read more about Jean-Phillippe >
