In this case we can speak of a fine example of "Bordeaux blending", that is, a red wine produced from the basic grape varieties of the Bordeaux region of France, aged in small oak barrels. Contessa di Radda, Toscana IGT, is made from mostly Merlot grapes, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot added, both at 5%. All the grapes come from the municipalities of Gaiole and Radda in Chianti, in the province of Siena. After the harvest, the selected grapes are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. The slow maceration process contributes to building the harmonious and complex character of this wine. After racking, the wine is transferred to cement tanks, where malolactic fermentation takes place. Only at that point, we proceed with the maturation phase in French barriques for about a year. The result is a wine with a full body, capable of maintaining a great elegance with a round and intense structure. Deep ruby red colour. Black berry fruit on the nose, accompanied by hints of liquorice and tobacco. Cabernet and Petit Verdot, albeit in small doses, add complexity to the blend, with spicy notes, herbaceous hints and a nice tannic structure.