Thybris
Lago di Corbara DOC Sangiovese
“Black cherry of luminous sweetness and prime firmness in [this] Lago di Corbara DOC 2019.”
Luca Maroni Annuario dei migliori vini italiani 2020
Type of soil
The plots are located at an altitude of approximately 200 m above sea level, with a south-southwesterly exposure. The soils, mainly alluvial, are rich in river pebbles.
Grape Variety
100% Sangiovese grapes from the vineyard overlooking Lake Corbara.
Vinification
Vinification and maceration take place in stainless steel vats, where the grapes are kept at a controlled temperature of 25°-28°C for 15-18 days. After vinification, the wine is transferred to French oak casks, where it is kept to age for 12 months. The process is completed with 5 to 6 months of bottle-ageing.
Sensory Evaluation
The colour is rich ruby red, and the scent a captivating aroma of ripe fruit enriched by tones of coffee and vanilla and hints of plum, chestnut, and tobacco. Softly tannic, enveloping, full, and round to the taste.
Food pairing
The perfect food combination for this wine is salami, grilled meat, juicy roasts, and aged cheese.
Awards
Bronze medal – Decanter 2021
Commended – International Wine Challenge 2014
Silver medal – Decanter 2013
Commended – Decanter World Wine Awards 2012
Bronze medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2011
Thybris
Lago di Corbara DOC Sangiovese
“Black cherry of luminous sweetness and prime firmness in [this] Lago di Corbara DOC 2019.”
Luca Maroni Annuario dei migliori vini italiani 2020
Vinification
Vinification and maceration take place in stainless steel vats, where the grapes are kept at a controlled temperature of 25°-28°C for 15-18 days. After vinification, the wine is transferred to French oak casks, where it is kept to age for 12 months. The process is completed with 5 to 6 months of bottle-ageing.
Food pairings
The perfect food combination for this wine is salami, grilled meat, juicy roasts, and aged cheese.
Sensorial analysis
The colour is rich ruby red, and the scent a captivating aroma of ripe fruit enriched by tones of coffee and vanilla and hints of plum, chestnut, and tobacco. Softly tannic, enveloping, full, and round to the taste.
Grapes
100% Sangiovese grapes from the vineyard overlooking Lake Corbara.
Type of soil
The plots are located at an altitude of approximately 200 m above sea level, with a south-southwesterly exposure. The soils, mainly alluvial, are rich in river pebbles.
