Belial

Sangiovese | Tuscany

One of the four crown princes of hell. Roughly translated to ‘without yoke’ in Hebrew. It is believed that Belial is the purest definition of ‘lawlessness.’ The correlation is that much of what has come to be known as ‘Supertuscans’ or ‘IGT’ is simply lawless. People blending international varietals with indigenous varietals or not following the DOC laws and producing 'renegade wine.'

VARIETY

100% Sangiovese

REGION

Toscana IGT

VINE AGE

Varied: 20-40 years old

SOIL TYPE

Pliocene rocky red clay

ÉLEVAGE

12-18 months in stainless-steel

ALCOHOL

13%

PRODUCTION

10,000 cases

WINEMAKING

The grapes were hand harvested and fermented whole berry including 7-10 days of skin contact to extract color but not too much tannin. Spontaneous fermentation, both alcoholic and malolactic occurred in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and the wine rested in tank for 12-18 months prior to bottling. This wine is filtered but unfined.

 

TASTING NOTE

Dark ruby. Aromas of iris, rosemary, lavender, red cherries, and mint leap from the glass. The youthful palate is juicy and easygoing, with cherry, white pepper, and clove layered over soft tannins.