We are in Tuscany, in sienna, here the company Montechiaro Estate purchased by the family in the 17th century, it dominates the territory with 160 hectares of land with 10 hectares of vineyards, it produces the best wines, an expression of the territory, this is where it is born Supertuscan Arteliquida Red
Supertuscan Arteliquida Red
L'Art meets wine. Translating into the best expression for each other. The rare variety of Malvasia grape Black from a single vineyard meets contemporary work of theSienese artist Eugenia Vanni. The artist in the work presents a mosaic blade to signify the indissoluble bond between nature and humanity. Expression of the timeless knowledge of theinfluence of the lunar phases on the winemaking process. We adopt an organic philosophy. We dedicate ourselves with care to the selection of native vines. Our goal is in fact the quality that privileges quality.
Arteliquida is a project that combines art and wine. Here the wine research and artistic expression express themselves in unison.
Technical sheet: Arteliquida
Our small cru enhances the varietal characteristics of Tempranillo, known as Malvasia Nera in Tuscany, presenting a unique freshness and a minerality typical of the Chianti terroir.
GRAPES: Black Malvasia 100% (Tempranillo)
VINEYARD: La Scuola planted in 2002, Single Vineyards 1.7 hectares. Agriculture Certification Organic since 2010.
SOIL: Clayey-calcareous and sedimentary sand with marine fossils and shells.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Harvest method: Manual in small crates. Immediate destemming and gentle pressing. Maceration of the skins: 15 days in cement tanks. Fermentation: 10 days in steel tanks. Ageing: 18 months in lightly toasted Tonneaux (500 litre French oak barrels) and an additional 6 months in bottle.
TASTING NOTES
Color: Bright ruby color with purple shades.
Aromas: On the nose it offers a bouquet of dark cherry, black pepper, licorice and hyacinth, with delicate balsamic notes.
Taste: In the mouth it is tasty and tannic, with a pleasant softness and a fluid acidity.
Serving temperature: 18 °C
FOOD PAIRINGS
The Malvasia Nera grape has a very strong personality, so it is only thanks to our interpretation that it can express afresh elegance and unique in balancing acidity with its full body.
It pairs well with black pepper salami. Excellent with pecorino with truffle. A first course with rabbit ragù and aromatic herbs. With meat: tartare with quail egg, lamb ribs, pork fillet, Florentine steak.
