Vintage 2014

TINATA


Sensuality and Mediterranean aromas are what define this elegant cuvée of Syrah and Grenache that combines complexity and crispness. The grapes grow around a hundred yearold cork oak on one of our best slopes, bordering a stretch of typical Mediterranean maquis, which gives the wine its characteristic aromas of lavender, rosemary and thyme. Syrah gives this wine its spicy character and full-bodied structure, Grenache its crispness, elegance and engaging fruity note.

"A cool year for this sensual Tinata that emanates pink and lavender, and greener tones--caper and tomato leaf. A grand aromatic elegance that will be interesting to observe over the long term. "

More information on the vintages
  • Selection: 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
  • Denomination: IGT Toscana Rosso
  • Region: Maremma, Tuscany
Ratings
  • Falstaff: 93/100
  • James Suckling: 94/100
  • Wine Advocate by Robert Parker: 92/100
Tasting Notes
  • Color: Black cherries with hints of cranberries and geranium on the rim.
  • On the nose: Explosion of rose petals, lavender, thyme with touches of pepper and camp fire with hits blackberries, capers and tomato stems.
  • On the plate: Nice fresh entrance evolving on fresh cut red fruit like raspberries, red cherries lingering on starfruit and maple syrup.
Vinification
  • Winemaking: Extreme block selection Fermentation in stainless steel and barrel Natural fermentations 100% gravity Punch downs by hand
  • Aging: 70% spent 16 months in French oak barrels with 40% new oak, the remaining 30% aged in concrete eggs
  • Bottling: No fining, no filtering
Wineyard
  • Soil: Clay and limestone with eroded stones
  • Plantation: 7,575 vines/ha oriented north/south
  • Harvest: Handpicked, and harvest upon ripeness within sections.