RENA 2021

40

100% Sangiovese

The 2021 Rena, a vibrant Sangiovese, boasts a deep ruby red hue with violet reflections, capturing the essence of its youthful vitality. Its aroma offers a medley of ripe red fruits, primarily cherries and plums, while subtle lavender highlights underscore Sangiovese’s grace. On the palate, it showcases a harmonious flavor profile, balanced tannins, and an alluring bouquet—making it a versatile and delightful companion for any dining occasion.

WINE PROFILE

Aging: 18 months in stainless steel.
Color: Ruby Red.
Bouquet: An enchanting blend of ripe red fruits, with an emphasis on blackberries and yellow peaches, enveloped in a graceful aura of Sangiovese elegance.
Flavor: On the palate, it delights with a harmonious fusion of vibrant red fruit notes and a refreshing liveliness and tannic frame that is both gritty and balanced, transmitting the youthful character of the wine without excesses.
Food: A versatile companion, pairing beautifully with a wide range of dishes, from classic Italian pasta to grilled meats and savory cheeses.
Shelf life: 25 years.

WINE SPEC

Denomination: Rosso Toscana IGT.
Altitude: 230m.
Training system: Unilateral spurred cordon.
Density: 5500 vines/ha.
Age of the vines: 28 years.
Yield: 40 tons/ha.
Soil: Clay-sandy with an important presence of calcareous sediments and rocks of alluvial origin.
Harvest: Manually in 15kg boxes in the last week of september.
Elèvage: Aged only in stainless steel.
Production: 6,465 bottles (750 ml)
Alcohol: 13%
Serving temperature: 16-18° C
Vinification: Daily pumping over, delestage in some cases and shorter aerating and cap wetting close to the end of the fermentation. 27-day maceration. The pressing is delicate and the last part of the pressed product is separated.

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James Suckling Rena 2021 Rating

OMBRONETA SANGIOVESE
TOSCANA RENA 2021

Ripe cherries, raspberries, peach skin and hints of crushed stones and spices on the nose. It’s fresh and racy with a firm, lightly chalky texture to its tannins and a medium to full body. Earthy, minerally aftertaste. Drink or hold.

JAMES SUCKLING