About the product
Tenuta L'Impostino's Toscana Rosso IGT "Lupo Bianco" 2017 captures the essence of Tuscan winemaking tradition. This red wine showcases the region's sun-drenched vineyards and cool nights, which work together to develop rich, complex flavors while maintaining natural acidity. The wine features well-integrated tannins and a balanced structure that makes it equally enjoyable on its own or paired with Italian dishes. A sophisticated yet approachable expression of Tuscany's terroir.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste & Sensory Profile
- Nose: Deep and "impenetrable" ruby red. It leads with ripe black cherry, jammy currants, and blackberries. As it breathes, complex notes of tobacco, licorice, vanilla, and cinnamon emerge, finished with a cooling balsamic/eucalyptus touch.
- Palate: Full-bodied and structured. The Sangiovese provides a "spike" of acidity and firm tannins, while the Merlot softens the mid-palate with chocolate and plum richness.
- Finish: Long and savory with a "bittersweet" cocoa edge and persistent notes of toasted oak.
Food Pairings
This is a high-structure wine that needs "heavy" food to balance its tannins:
- Savory: Wild Boar Stew (Cinghiale in Umido). This is the classic Maremma pairing. The gaminess of the boar stands up perfectly to the wine's spice.
- Steak: Bistecca alla Fiorentina. A thick-cut, rare T-bone steak with sea salt and olive oil is the ideal match for the Sangiovese tannins.
- Cheese: Pecorino Toscano Stagionato. A hard, aged sheep’s milk cheese with a bit of truffle honey on the side.
- The "Pro" Tip: Because of the heat of the 2017 vintage, this wine can be quite "tight." Decant it for at least 60–90 minutes before drinking to allow the fruit to emerge from behind the oak and tannins.
About the brand
Located in Civitella Paganico, this estate is a leader in the Montecucco DOCG, an area often called "the neighbor of Montalcino." They focus on organic viticulture and high-elevation vineyards (around 350m) that capture the cooling breezes of the Tyrrhenian Sea, giving their wines more freshness than typical heavy reds.
