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2023
From the vineyards of the Poggio a Poppiano estate, on the hills of Montespertoli, comes a wine that captures the essence of the territory.
80% Sangiovese
10% Merlot
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
The harvest began in early September with the Merlot and ended in the first week of October with the Sangiovese.
Destemming of the grapes 100%. One third of the grape must fermented with indigenous yeasts, while the rest with selected yeasts. Fermentation in concrete tanks with pumping over and delestage for 14-18 days. Initial ageing phase and malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks.
During the winter the wine was transferred to the Azienda Agricola Castello di Bolgheri (Tuscany, IT), where it aged for 12 months in 500-litre barrels.
Soil
The soil is clay-limestone with a significant presence of stony skeleton.
Production Area
An average altitude of 300 meters above sea level, west-facing exposure.
Density Plantation
5000 plants/hectare
Yield
9000 kg/hectare
A vintage characterized by a dry summer and ideal conditions at harvest, with notable temperature swings and no rainfall. The slightly later-than-usual harvest produced wines of intensity, featuring deep color, juicy fruit, lively tannins, and a generous structure for aging.
James Suckling
92 pts