Summary of Ruffino Modus Toscana 2007 750ML

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With umpteen resources being available, the popularity of the Ruffino Modus Toscana 2007 750ML was sure to soar. This Italian red wine is a 2007 vintage wine that is produced from sangiovese (50%), cabernet sauvignon (25%) and merlot (25%) grapes. Produced preponderantly in the Poggio Casciano Estate vineyards, some of the harvest was also taken from the Ruffino Estates located in Tuscany. The slightly clayey soil that is rich in skeleton spread across the hilly land was used for growing the grapes in dynamically changing temperatures, mostly in summers (when the grapes mature the best). The Cordon trained growing system, with vine density of 3300-5000 plants/hectare were laid in vineyards having the modern growing system for all varietals.

While harvesting, only the best grapes are used for making the Modus; the merlot are picked at the end of August, the cabernet sauvignon at end of September and the sangiovese at the commencement of October. After six tonne of each grape per hectare was collected, the three varietals were fermented in heat regulated stainless steel vats at an average temperature of 28O C for a period of half a month, with the help of racking and punching down. Even after the process ended, the post fermentation maceration on skins was carried for the period of ten days. As soon as the malolactic fermentation of the three grapes is over, they are subjected to ageing in 1st and 2nd passage American and French 225 liter oak casks for a year. After this period concludes, the wine is given a resting period in stainless steel vats, after which the bottling and further refinement (for 6 months) are carried out.

Containing 13.5% alcohol by volume, this wine has ruby red color with hues of garnet and complex bouquet that comprises enticing aromas of cherries, plums, small black berries; with undertones of mint, sweet tobacco and spices. Those who buy wine regularly from the prominent wine cellar of NY shower compliments on its full body, silky tannins, pleasantness as well as the long lasting finish and enduring taste of blackberry and cocoa.