# Baron 'Ugo Toscana Rosso IGT (2019)

- **Producer:** Monteraponi
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Colorino
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €77
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, red plum, violet, cloves, cedar, tobacco, leather, earth

## About this wine

The Monteraponi Baron Ugo Toscana Rosso IGT is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, specifically from Radda in Chianti. Produced by Monteraponi, this wine is made from 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, and 3% Colorino. It is considered the winery's flagship wine, produced only in exceptional vintages. The estate itself is an ancient medieval village, with vineyards dating back to the 1970s. The Baron Ugo name honors Baron Ugo, a 10th-century Marquis of Tuscany. The vineyards are situated at a high altitude of 560-570 meters above sea level, contributing to the wine's distinct profile. Monteraponi is committed to certified organic farming practices and traditional winemaking methods.

## Interesting facts

- Named after a 10th-century Marquis of Tuscany.
- Crafted only in the best vintages.
- Vineyards are situated at 560-570 meters altitude.
- Certified organic viticulture.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust structure, firm tannins, and bright acidity are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. The savory notes and herbal undertones in the wine can echo or contrast with herbs and spices used in Tuscan cuisine.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Baron Ugo begins with spontaneous fermentation in vitrified cement tanks, utilizing natural yeasts without temperature control or added bacteria. Maceration on the skins lasts for 30 to 45 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 36 months in large format oak vats (30 Hl) made of Allier and Slavonic oak, and also in large oval Austrian or French oak barrels. It then spends an additional month in cement tanks before being bottled and aged for 5-6 months. The grapes are carefully selected during harvest.