"Rosato Toscana IGT" is a classification for rosé wine from the Tuscany region of Italy. The requirements for wines wishing to carry this label include the following:
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Grape variety: The wines must be made from a minimum of 50% Sangiovese grapes and up to 50% from other approved grape varieties.
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Geographical area: The wines must be produced in the Tuscany region.
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Alcohol percentage: The alcohol content must be between 11.5% and 13.5%.
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Vinification: The wines must be made using a method that involves brief contact with the skins of the grapes to give the wine its characteristic rosé color.
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Aging: The wines must mature for at least three months before release.
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Taste: The wines must have a fresh and fruity taste with a balance between sweetness and acidity.
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Labelling: The bottles must be labeled with "Rosato Toscana IGT" as well as the name of the producer and the vintage.
These requirements ensure that wines bearing the label "Rosato Toscana IGT" meet a minimum standard of quality and taste and that they represent an authentic Tuscan rosé wine.
