Cerbaiona M.L. Fioretti Collalto Rosso Toscana IGT 2021

Grape: Merlot Sangiovese
Vintage: 2021
Type: Red

The Cerbaiona M.L. Fioretti Collalto Rosso Toscana IGT 2021 is a vibrant and modern "Super Tuscan" expression, typically blending Merlot (around 80%) with Sangiovese. It exhibits a deep ruby color and a complex bouquet of ripe black cherries, black plums, dark chocolate, and savory Italian herbs, underscored by a touch of cedar spice. The palate is dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, offering plush dark fruit concentration, velvety tannins, and a refreshing crispness that contributes to an interesting, persistent finish. The vinification involves a meticulous process starting with grape refrigeration and slight crushing before spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by cold soaking and *pigeage*. The wine is aged for a period (often in new barriques for other Fioretti releases, suggesting a careful oak regimen here) to integrate flavors before bottling.