# Mille Gradi Rosso Toscano (NV)

- **Producer:** Rocca delle Macìe
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, plum

## About this wine

Mille Gradi is an exclusive proprietary cuvée created by Rocca delle Macìe in partnership with Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria. The name translates to '1,000 Degrees' in Italian, directly referencing the intense temperature of coal-fired pizza ovens while playing on the traditional Italian expression 'Mille Grazie'. Founded in 1973 by Italian film producer Italo Zingarelli, the estate is located in Castellina in Chianti and is today led by his son, Sergio Zingarelli.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Mille Gradi' refers to the 1,000°F coal-fired brick ovens used at Grimaldi's Pizzeria.
- Winery founder Italo Zingarelli was a famous Italian film producer known for classic Spaghetti Western movies.
- Grimaldi's culinary team traveled directly to Tuscany to help blend this wine specifically for pizza.

## Food pairing

The vibrant Tuscan acidity cuts cleanly through rich pizza cheeses and tangy tomato sauces, while smooth tannins complement savory meats and charred pizza crust.

## Wine making process

Crafted from hand-harvested grapes grown in VIVA-certified sustainable estate vineyards in Castellina in Chianti. Fermentation is conducted in stainless steel tanks under strict temperature control to maintain pristine fruit integrity and natural acidity. The wine is bottled in the spring immediately following the harvest season to preserve its freshness.