Poggio Valente 2014

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: Bright ruby red. Complex and fine bouquet with hints of fresh red flowers, followed by blackberry, myrtle and hints of bergamot, with the bouquet in constant evolution. Juicy and resonant mouthfeel, supported by remarkable freshness and fine and smooth tannins. Balsamic finish with notes of iodine, which does never end.
Pairing: Creamed cod with laurel leaves, risotto with saffron and pomegranate

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