TOSCANA
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
GRAPE VARIETY
41% Merlot 34% Cabernet Franc 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Petit Verdot
TASTING NOTES
The faun of Arcanum is a Bordeaux blend that embodies the diversity of the estate. It comes mainly from the Arceno di Sotto, La Curva, Colombaio and San Giovanni blocks, located in the south-west part of the estate, in a less elevated and warmer subsection that is well exposed and ripens early. The soils are predominantly clayey, with high water retention and produce wines that tend to be richer and more opulent. Some vintages are powerful like the 2015, others structured like the 2016, and still others like the 2018 combine both of these qualities to create wines that are elegant yet profoundly powerful. The year 2020 was a mild, dry winter, followed by abundant rainfall in the spring, which restored the water table to healthy levels. The summer was characterised by warm days and cool nights, which preserved acidity and aromas. The harvest began with the Merlot on 14 September and ended on 12 October with the last Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose reveals fresh, juicy aromas of strawberries and raspberries, with hints of mint. The palate is rich with flavours of ripe plums and bright cherries, as well as floral tones of rose and honeysuckle notes. Soft tannins are framed by lively acids. The finish is long and spicy with notes of nutmeg and black liquorice, followed by lingering white pepper and tobacco.
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