Poggio Valente 2013

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.

Denomination: Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14,0%
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: 70 ql
Harvest: mid September
Fermentation Temperature: 26°C in stainless steel vessels
Maceration Time: 25 days
Maturation: 15 months 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: Brilliant ruby red. Ample and resonant with a whole rush of aromas such as rosehip, violet with orange zest and sweet spicies like clove and sage adding the closing shades of dimensions.Fabulous from the very first taste, it is rich, fresh and warm with rasberry and wild starwberry aromas. Long and savory finish.
Pairing: To pair with a good company and (if you wish) with a nice book.

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