750ml
La Togata Sangiovese Grosso ”Barengo” Toscana IGT
Barengo is a fresh, joyous wine made with Sangiovese Grosso. The name means happiness, and with its gold label, it is “the friend’s wine”.
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Appellation: IGT Toscana
Production Zone: in the hills of Montalcino, at different heights and with a sun exposure until sunset. Average altitude: 250 mt s.l.m.
Soil: Tuffaceous clay, very rich in skeleton
Vinification: Grapes hand-picked at the end of September with a further selection. intensive extraxtion in the early stages of fermentation, followed by medium quiescent maceration on the marc
Maturation: 6 months in Slavonian oak barrels of various sizes. Minimum additional 3 months in bottle
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Ruby red of medium intensity with garnet nuances, limpid; The bouquet is ethereal with captivating scent, plums, tobacco and a marked minerality due to the soil. Smooth and well-structured it has notes of fresh ripe fruits.
- It is best suited for smoked meats, exotic pork dishes, pasta with rich savory sauces or roasted wild game dishes.
Winery Profile
- The Togata is owned by the Angel family, a property of women: Jeanneth, Stephania, Vanessa and Azzurra. The father Alberto is the winemaker.
- Vineyards are located in the south of Montalcino (Lavacchio, Montosoli and Pietrafocai) and wine cellars in the area of S. Angelo in Colle. The estate is now made up of a splendid villa, nineteenth-century type, with an impressive wine cellar carved into the rock. The vineyards are located at different heights, with exposure to the sun until sunset and are older than 20 years. The first vintage of the winery is 1990.
- Since 1999, the Riserva became part of the wine List of the Italian Parliament, and since 2006 is in the wine list of Vatican.