Lanciola / Sangiovese - Governo all'uso toscano "Ricciotto" IGT
Suave and seductive, it's a full rounded 100% Sangiovese, aged for eight months in barrels. A portion of grapes were left to dry for 20 days, which adds terrific concentrationto the wine. It's an ancient 14th century method known as Governo in Tuscany . Serve witha local favourite - rabbitcasserole , other game or slow-cooked beef. Full and fruity, with hints of earthy minerals combinated with touches of choccolate spices and leather.
Governo all'uso Toscano is a winemaking technique reportedly invented in Tuscany in the 14th century to help complete fermentation and stabilize the wine . The technique involves saving a batch of harvested grapes and allowing them to partially dry . If fermentation of the main batch starts to slow or appears to be nearing stuck fermentation , the half dried grapes are added to the must which then gives the yeast cells a new source of sugar to enliven the batch . From there , the must can be fermented dry or stopped with the wine having a higher level of residual sugar . The process was widely used in the Chianti zones until the advent of temperature controlled fermentation tanks.