Poggio Valente 2012

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: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14%
Total Acidity: 5,5 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: in 500 L and 600 L tonneaux
Production: 26.000 bottles
Formats: 0.375 L., 0.75 L., 1.5 L., 3 L.
First Vintage Produced: 1997
Profile: Beautiful ruby red with garnet riflections. The nose shows intence scents of red orange, black cherry and redberry jam. On the palate is soft, round and dynamic with higlights of chocolate and vanilla flavours. A prestistence that goes on for minutes.
Pairing: Grandma’s tripe, rabbit porchetta

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