Toscana Rosso “N’Antia”
N’Antia was born in 1992 from Duccio Gaslini Alberti’s vision to express the estate’s clay-and-travertine terroir “in the language of Bordeaux.” Sourced from a single parcel of vines over 35 years old, it stands as supple evidence that Bordeaux varieties can achieve real distinction outside Bolgheri.
Cabernet Sauvignon leads the way, joined by Cabernet Franc and Merlot, fermented in steel and matured for 15 months in French oak, then rested further in concrete before a final year in bottle. The result is deep ruby, ample, and complex — black currant, tobacco, and vanilla intertwined with spice and balsamic notes, wild strawberry and gun flint giving way to a savory core of espresso and dark chocolate
Appellation: Toscana Rosso IGT
Type: Red, dry
Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (~60%), with the remaining about equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Color:Deep, saturated ruby
Bouquet: This wine has a full and complex bouquet with spice and balsamic notes fused with lovely aromas of ripe berry fruit, subtle in their suggestions of black currants, tobacco, and vanilla.
Palate: Intense, fleshy, and supple with fine, well-integrated tannins. Berries mingle with espresso, bitter dark chocolate, and citrus.
Food Pairings: Best paired with grilled or braised beef, lamb, and hearty game dishes. Also excellent with aged cheeses and rich, savory fare that can stand up to its structure and depth.
Vineyards: N'Antia vineyard, eastern edge of the Badia di Morrona estate, Terricciola.
Vine Age: Over 35 years — among the estate's oldest plantings
Elevation: 150 meters (450 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: Southern.
Soil: Clay with abundant travertine fragments, ancient marine seabed origin.
Training System: Spur-pruned.
Plants per Hectare: 5,600
Production: Approximately 8,000 bottles annually.
Harvest: All hand picked starting in late September.
Fermentation: Stainless steel, temperature-controlled
Maceration: 18 days.
Aging: 15-months in 60-gallon French oak barrels and 10-months in bottle before release.
2008 Toscana N’Antia - 93 Points – Wine Spectator (Sept. 30, 2012)
"A touch on the herbal side, with bell pepper and sage notes, yet also black currant and cedar floavors. Powerful and vibrant, with firm tannins on the lengthy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot." ~B.S.
