Poggio Valente 2011 – Magnum

Poggio Valente is a cru vineyard which belongs to Fattoria Le Pupille since 1996, when Elisabetta decided to acquire it in Pereta, near Scansano. The project has set a focus on Sangiovese and within a few years the wine became another significant milestone with its expression of Maremma’s terroir.

Appellation: IGT Toscana Rosso
Grape: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot
Alcohol: 14,5%
Total Acidity: 5,4 g/L
Vineyard Position: Poggio Valente vineyard (Pereta), altitude 280 meters above sea level
Vineyard Exposure: South – West
Vineyard Surface: 14 ha
Soil: Hilly vineyard, with the superficial layer rich in sand and a layer of sandstone origin underneath which gives balance and a silky texture to the wine tannins.
Implantation Date: early 70’s for the older vines up to 2000 for the younger
Implantation Dencity: 4500 plants/ha
Cultivation System: spur pruned cordon
Yield: 80 ql
Harvest: end of September
Fermentation Temperature: 26°C in stainless steel vessels
Maceration Time: 25 days
Maturation: 20 months in barrels, 40%new and 60% second-used
Production: 26.500 bottles
Formats: 0.375 L., 0.75 L., 1.5 L., 3 L.
First Vintage Produced: 1997
Profile: Ruby red colour tending to garnet. Blackberry jam on the nose followed by black tea and licorice. Long finish with hints of wet leaves. Great softness on the palate, with flavours of ripe red fruit balanced by spicy notes.
Pairing: Buccia di Rospo cheese, game, risotto al radicchio

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