# Ceppatella Sangiovese (2013)

- **Producer:** Fattoria Fibbiano
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Tuscany, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, ripe black fruit, black pepper, black cherry, chocolate, vanilla, tobacco

## About this wine

Ceppatella Sangiovese 2013 from Fattoria Fibbiano is a 100% Sangiovese wine classified under Toscana IGT and Terre di Pisa Sangiovese DOC. Produced by the Cantoni family, who have owned the estate since the mid-1960s, the wine originates from Tuscany. The estate, with a history dating back to 1709, is located in Terricciola, a town recognized for its wine production. Fattoria Fibbiano focuses on cultivating indigenous Tuscan grape varieties and emphasizes traditional practices. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 200 meters on clay soils containing marine sediments, with some vines exceeding 100 years in age.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are situated at 200 meters altitude.
- Some vines are over 100 years old.
- The winery is located in Terricciola, known as 'The City of Wine'.
- Annual production is around 60,000 bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's robust body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. The ripe fruit notes can stand up to savory dishes, while the subtle spice and earthy undertones can echo flavors in mushroom sauces or herbs.

## Wine making process

The Ceppatella Sangiovese 2013 is produced through hand-harvesting in early October, followed by gentle destemming and crushing. Alcoholic fermentation occurs with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks for about 10 days, with maceration lasting 30 days on the skins. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in large barrels (tonneaux). Aging involves 14 months in barriques and Slavonian oak, or 30 months in Slavonian wooden barrels, followed by a minimum of 5 months of bottle aging.