# Governo All'Uso Toscano (2024)

- **Producer:** Barbanera Vini
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Colorino
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, dried fruit, red cherry, raspberry, spice

## About this wine

The Governo All'Uso Toscano by La Bestia is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced under the Toscana IGT classification. It is primarily made from Sangiovese with a touch of Colorino. The wine's distinctive character comes from the traditional 'Governo all'Uso Toscano' winemaking method, which involves a secondary fermentation induced by adding a small amount of dried grapes to the finished wine. This technique is known to enhance the wine's color, structure, and aromatic depth. Barbanera Vini, the producer established in 1938, is a family-owned winery that aims to merge tradition with innovation. The wine has an alcohol by volume of 13.5%.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Governo all'Uso Toscano' method is a historic technique dating back centuries.
- This method involves a second fermentation, adding complexity.
- La Bestia is part of the Barbanera Vini family, established in 1938.
- The wine is classified as Toscana IGT, offering winemaking flexibility.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fruit-forward profile make it a versatile companion for robust Italian cuisine. Its structure can stand up to rich meat dishes, while its fruit notes complement tomato-based sauces and herbs.

## Wine making process

The Governo All'Uso Toscano by La Bestia is crafted using a traditional Tuscan method known as 'Governo all'Uso Toscano'. This technique involves a secondary fermentation process. After the primary fermentation is complete, a small percentage of dried grapes is added to the wine. This addition triggers a slow, secondary fermentation, which is instrumental in enhancing the wine's color intensity, improving its structure, and adding layers of aromatic complexity. The primary grape variety used is Sangiovese, complemented by Colorino. The wine has an alcohol content of 13.5% ABV.