Identity
| Producer | Tenuta Fertuna |
| Year | 2019 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Merlot |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | intense garnet red |
| Aroma | explosion of black fruits with notes of vanilla, evolving towards tobacco, chocolate, and caramel. |
| Palate | generous, enveloping, silky tannins, balance between power and elegance, surprising freshness, long aromatic persistence |
| Finish | long finish with spicy and vanilla notes |
| Food Pairing | elaborate red meats, game, aged cheeses, structured dishes, rich dishes |
| Serving Temp | 16-18 °C |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | partial fermentation in stainless steel tanks and Allier French oak tonneaux; aging for 12 months in new and second-use barriques; bottle aging for at least 6 months. |
| Fermentation | partial alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and subsequently in Allier French oak tonneaux. |
Terroir
| Soil | medium-textured clay, Galestro and Alberese (calcareous-marly sedimentary) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | careful selection of the grapes |
Interesting facts
| Messiio means "the one who will come"; an excellent wine produced only in the best vintages; a pure Merlot that expresses the territory of Maremma Tuscany. |