Fiammae 2015

Colli della Toscana centrale IGT

Born from the vision of Gerardo and Lapo Gondi, who, believing in the territory and its most representative grape variety, Sangiovese, felt the need to have a traditional yet innovative wine among the wines of Tenuta Bossi. A wine that has the characteristics of their souls: power and persistence, balance and freshness.

Grape varieties: Sangiovese 100%
Alcohol content: 13,0%
Ageing potential: 10-25 years depending on the vintage.
Formats: 0,75 lt · 1,5 lt

The vintages

2015 2016 2017 2019 2020

Harvest and climate

The 2015 vintage was characterized by abundant rainfall during the winter and a mild spring. The summer was variable with occasional heavy rainfall and some hailstorms. However, the quality of the grapes harvested and brought to the cellar was of a very high standard, foreshadowing a vintage of great substance. The grapes were hand-picked on September 10th; 50% were left to dry in the attic for a month, while the rest were pressed immediately.

Fermentation and vinification

Fermentation takes place in a 500-liter stainless steel tank, at a temperature controlled by a refrigeration unit.

Ageing

Aged for 18 months in French barriques, specifically 50% of the immediately pressed wine with a barrique of medium toast, while the dried grapes were aged in a barrique of a more austere and powerful quality. Finally, the wine is aged for 12 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes

Fiammae 2015 is a brilliant ruby red color. On the nose, it is very intense and complex, with sensations that begin with red fruits, both fresh and dried, such as cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, then develop with spicy and toasty notes. The spiciness is sweet, finishing with nuances of dark chocolate and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it is powerful and rich, with firm and silky tannins. The fruity notes of strawberry and cherry, along with the toasty and spicy notes, are repeated in the mouth. A wine of great personality.

Pairing

Rich red meats such as fillets or small game.

Production area

Tenuta della Villa Bossi, at an altitude of approximately 300 meters above sea level, in the Fiammae vineyard, on 2 hectares of Sangiovese with a southern exposure and on a hill. Galestro and clay soils with calcareous sediments. Training system: spurred cordon.

Serving temperature and glass

Recommended serving temperature: 16-18 °C. The bottle should be opened about an hour beforehand; for older vintages, the use of a decanter is recommended. The glass to be used for this wine is a balloon or Bordeaux glass.

Environmental label

Bottle

GL 71

Vetro verde — Glass collection

Cork

FOR 51

Sughero — Organic collection

Capsule

Gommalacca (ceralacca) — Residual waste

Packaging

FOR 50

Legno — Wood collection