I always like a wine that treats you kindly.
The Ventoso CST (2007) Red (or Colli della Toscana Centrale) is one of the best $15 Reds I had in a while.
It is not showy but rather remarkable for its restraint, gentle on the fruit and keeping the alcohol content in check.
It is not that common these days to find a red wine that clocks in at only 12,5%.
It is made of 65% Sangiovese, 25% Canaiolo, while the remaining 10% comes from local traditional Tuscan grapes.
It comes to us thanks to Fattoria di Piazzano located in Empoli (30 kilometers from Florence).
The property combines 34 hectares of vineyards with 3 hectares of olives groves and has been in the hands of the same family, the Bettarini, since 1948.
Besides using organic methods it also houses an observatory as the owner second passion is astronomy.
You can arrange for a short stay using their rustic guest rooms.
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