About Toscana Rosso IGT Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot
- Price Range
- ¥5,500-7,500
- reference estimate converted from the estate's cellar-door price of €25, comparable to the Riserva; confirmed Japan retail price not found
A 100% Merlot IGT Toscana produced by Antico Borgo di Sugame only in the estate's best vintages. Fermented for 10-12 days in steel vats using native yeasts, it undergoes malolactic fermentation and 12 months of aging in tonneaux (50% new, 50% used). Deep ruby in color, with an expressive bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, and black currant, smooth tannins, and a long finish.
Produced only in the best vintages, this single-varietal Merlot shows a different, riper side of the estate — worth seeking out when available.
New to wine?
A rare, limited bottling for those curious about Tuscan Merlot outside the Sangiovese-dominant mainstream.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with roasted red meats, game, and aged cheeses. In a Japanese context, it complements sukiyaki or grilled eel (unagi kabayaki), where the fruit and tannin balance the dish's sweetness.
When to drink it
Intimate dinners, special occasions, gifting to wine enthusiasts.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Merlot, produced only in the best vintages. Fermented 10-12 days in stainless steel with native yeasts; malolactic fermentation and 12 months aging in tonneaux (50% new, 50% used oak).
About the producer
Antico Borgo di SugameSmall organic family estate in the heart of Chianti Classico, above the Greve valley.Visit the producer page →More wines from Antico Borgo di Sugame
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this wine made every year?
- No, it is produced only in the estate's best vintages.
- What does it taste like?
- It shows blackberry, raspberry, and black currant notes with smooth, refined tannins and a long finish.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Roasted red meats, game, and dishes like sukiyaki or grilled eel.
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