Rigoloccio il Sorvegliante Costa Toscana Rosso Barrique IGT 2020

The name of the Rigoloccio il Sorvegliante Costa Toscana Rosso, with its intense ruby ​​red color, is a tribute to the workers' leaders of the old mines who once guaranteed the economy of the Metalliferous Hills of Grosseto. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pet Verdot, and Merlot—aged separately in barriques—is a fundamental component in the production of Rigoloccio, the symbol of the winery's "Bordeaux vocation." Enveloping yet austere, Il Sorvegliante fully reveals its exceptional personality over the years.

• Color: Intense ruby ​​red with violet reflections
• Bouquet: Complex with notes of roses, violets, dark berries, tobacco, slate, cinchona bark and balsamic nuances.
• Taste: Structured, fresh, with integrated tannins and a long, menthol-like finish; powerful and balanced

The four grape varieties are vinified separately. Maceration and fermentation take place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28°C) for three weeks with frequent pump-overs. The wines are then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. They are then blended and remain in stainless steel tanks for a further six months before bottling, where they undergo bottle aging for at least another six months [WoA].

• Winemaker/Winery : Società Agricola Rigoloccio, Tuscany , Italy
• Grape varieties : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot & Merlot
• Quality level : Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT)
• Wine type : Red wine, wine bottle, 750ml, dry, barrel-aged (12 months)
• Ingredients : Grapes, water, alcohol, sugar, acid, colorings and tannins (polyphenols), protein compounds, vitamins, minerals, sulfur dioxide and trace elements

The rich aroma of the Rigoloccio il Sorvegliante Costa Toscana Rosso boasts a complex bouquet with notes of rose, violet, berries, and fern, followed by tobacco, cinchona bark, slate, and balsamic hints. On the palate, it reveals a strong, austere character. The structure is well-balanced with remarkable freshness, integrated and soft tannins, and a very long, mentholated finish.

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Serving suggestion

Suitable for red meat, roasts, pot roasts, game and aged cheese.

Winemaker/Winery (Bottler)

Società Agricola Rigoloccio Srl. , SP 82 Gavorranese, IT-58023 Gavorrano (GR), Tuscany, Italy, Telephone number:, Email: info@rigoloccio.it

Importer

WINETORY, Wolfgang Angeli, Germanenstr. 6, DE-86507 Kleinaitingen, Bavaria, Germany

Nutritional information (per 100 ml)

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, protein and salt.

Awards

• Veronelli's wines : 3 stars (2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2017)
• Vitae Guida AIS: 3 Tralci (2010), 3 Tralci (2014)
• Gambero Rosso Italian Wine Guide : 2 glasses (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
• Duemilavini - Bibenda : 3 grapes (2006), 4 grapes (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2017)
• The Wines of Italy L'Espresso : 3 bottles (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011)
• Luca Maroni : 91 points (2018), 94 points (2019)
• James Suckling : 92 points (2019)