# Il Manuzio (2015)

- **Producer:** Panzanello
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Merlot
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €72
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, raspberry, eucalyptus, violet, peppermint, blackberry, cedar, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, dried herbs, tobacco

## About this wine

Panzanello Il Manuzio is a red wine from the Toscana IGT appellation in Tuscany, Italy, produced by Azienda Agricola Panzanello. This wine is a blend, typically featuring Sangiovese and international grape varieties. The producer, Azienda Agricola Panzanello, has a long history dating back to 1427 and is committed to organic farming practices, holding certification since 1998. The Panzanello family, including Andrea and his sons, are involved in the winemaking. The 2015 vintage benefited from a generally favorable growing season in Tuscany.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic since 1998.
- Aged for 24 months in French oak barriques.
- Further aged for 24 months in bottle before release.
- The winery's origins trace back to 1427.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and structured tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game. The savory notes in the wine can echo herbaceous elements in dishes, while the fruit characteristics can harmonize with fruit-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The production of Panzanello Il Manuzio involves manual selection of grapes from prime vineyard sites. The must is fermented in steel tanks for about a month. Post-fermentation, the wine matures in French oak barriques for 24 months, followed by an additional 24 months of aging in bottle. The wine is not filtered to preserve its characteristic aromas.