What is the Governo all'Uso Toscano technique used in Vin del Fattore?

It is a traditional method where freshly fermenting must from a short maceration of partially dried grapes is added to the wine to trigger a gentle secondary fermentation, softening tannins and adding fruit.

What is the alcohol content of Vin del Fattore?

It has an alcohol content of 14.5%.

What does Vin del Fattore taste like?

Deep purple in color with violet, black cherry and blackcurrant aromas, and a soft palate of ripe, mellow fruit.

CuvéeMorellino di ScansanoRed

Vin del Fattore

ヴィン・デル・ファットーレ

Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano

About Vin del Fattore

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo
Price Range: $14-22; international retail; Japan import pricing may vary
Alcohol: 14.5%

Vin del Fattore, Governo all'Uso Toscano IGT, revives the traditional Tuscan governo technique, in which freshly fermenting must from a short maceration of partially dried grapes is added to the base wine to spark a secondary fermentation. Made from Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo, it is deep purple in color with floral violet notes alongside black cherry and blackcurrant, and a soft palate of ripe, mellow fruit. Alcohol content is 14.5%.

Sommelier's Note

Governo is a nearly-lost Tuscan technique, and Vin del Fattore is one of the few widely available bottles that still practices it honestly.

New to wine?

A soft, fruit-forward red that shows off an old Tuscan technique without intimidating.

Food Pairings

Its soft fruit and gentle tannin suit roast pork, charcuterie, and mushroom risotto.

When to drink it

Casual dinners, charcuterie boards, introducing friends to traditional Tuscan winemaking

Terroir & Winemaking

Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo, made using the traditional Governo all'Uso Toscano method: freshly fermenting must from partially dried, short-macerated grapes is added to spark secondary fermentation. ABV 14.5%.

About the producer

Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di ScansanoThe benchmark cooperative for Morellino di Scansano wines.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Governo all'Uso Toscano technique used in Vin del Fattore?: It is a traditional method where freshly fermenting must from a short maceration of partially dried grapes is added to the wine to trigger a gentle secondary fermentation, softening tannins and adding fruit.
What is the alcohol content of Vin del Fattore?: It has an alcohol content of 14.5%.
What does Vin del Fattore taste like?: Deep purple in color with violet, black cherry and blackcurrant aromas, and a soft palate of ripe, mellow fruit.

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