Poggio Valente 2016 – 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
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14 %
Total Acidity: 5,3 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: spurred cordon
Yield: 80 ql
Harvest: second half of September
Fermentation Temperature: 26°C in stainless steel vessels
Maceration Time: 25 days
Maturation:  500 L and 600 L tonneaux
Production: 35.000 bottles
Formats: 0.375 L., 0.75 L., 1.5 L., 3 L., 6 L., 9 L., 12 L., 18 L.
First Vintage Produced: 1997
Profile: Ruby red with garnet hints. Great complexity on the nose. Harmonious contrast between the typical notes of Sangiovese, such as morello cherry and violet, and the darker ones typical of Merlot, such as blueberry and wild blackberry. Seductive on the palate, full bodied with good tension and nice acid richness.
Pairing: Sweetbreads with butter and sage, Gragnano spaghetti with octopus sauce.

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