La Mozza Maremma Toscana Aragone

Tasting Notes: The La Mozza Aragone, a blend of 40% Sangiovese, 25% Syrah, 25% Alicante, 10% Carignan shows an intense ruby red with reflections of violet in the glass. The Sangiovese and Alicante contribute to the structure and give spice and licorice flavors and aromas. The Syrah gives fresh aromas and flavors of dark berries, black olive and ripe fruit. Perfect with game meats, roasts and grilled steaks. A distinctive wine produced in a region famous for Super-Tuscans and Bordeaux varieties. The native Sangiovese is mixed with Syrah, Alicante and Carignan, giving life to a “Super-Med” that highlights the Mediterranean wine-making tradition. The name “Aragone” refers to the Aragonese of Spain, who ruled in the Maremma in the 1500s.

Estate History: La Mozza consists of 36 hectares (90 acres) and lies in the Southwest corner of Tuscany’s Maremma, a dozen kilometres from the sea and 45 minutes Southwest of Montalcino. This area is much drier than the fog-draped hills of central Tuscany. The lack of morning mist means the grapes start ripening at sunrise, and are sun-drenched until sunset. Rain is scarce as the Island of Elba off the coast acts as a windbreak, shifting eastbound moisture to the north and south. Here hot-climate varieties like Syrah and Alicante thrive, and the acidic edge of Sangiovese has mutated into Morellino’s lush cherry fruit.