The wine region of Maremma Toscana is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Antinori or the Domaine Rocca di Frassinello produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maremma Toscana are Sangiovese, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maremma Toscana often reveals types of flavors of cherry, game or nutty and sometimes also flavors of hay, white peach or lime.
In the mouth of Maremma Toscana is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 278 estates and châteaux in the of Maremma Toscana, producing 692 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Maremma Toscana go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
