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WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY
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“Il Bosco” Syrah Cortona DOC
Il Bosco (the forest) is a selection of 100% Syrah from three vineyards planted between 1988 and 1995
at a density of 7,000 vines per hectare. The vineyards are situated at 280 to 300 meters above sea level
and are hand-harvested. The wine is aged for 36 months, 1/3 in used barriques and 2/3 in large used
oak casks.
“Migliara” Syrah Cortona DOC
Migliara (named for a millet field that once existed there) is 100% Syrah produced from a half-hectare
vineyard named I Cipressi (the cypress). It is only produced in top vintages. This vineyard lies 300
meters above sea level and was planted in 2000 at a density of 8,500 plants per hectare. the wine
is aged for 36 months, 1/3 in used barriques and 2/3 in large used oak casks. Before bottling 10% of
Viognier is blended to the wine.