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Wine of great pedigree produced in extremely limited quantity and endowed with all the characteristics that reward extensive cellaring. The grapes for this wine come from the 1.33 hectare (3.20 acres) Poggio Sant’Enrico Piccolo and the 3.65 hectare (8.76 acres) Poggio Sant’Enrico Grande vineyards. These are situated between 300 and 350 meters (~1,000ft) in elevation just outside the town of Montepulciano (Siena).
Specifications
- Article code: VN100108
- Ean code: 35345343466
- Size: Red Wine 0.75L
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Exposure
Southern exposure on rolling hillsides.
Year of implantation
Poggio Sant’Enrico Piccolo planted in 1978, Poggio Sant’Enrico Grande planted in 1995 at a density of 2.80x0.80 meters (~9x3 ft), equivalent to 4,464 vines/ha (1,860/ac).
Breeding system
Trained to a bilateral cordon with vertical shoot positioning.
Grapes used
100% Sangiovese, Clone SS-F9-A 5-48 on 420A rootstock.
Terrain characteristics
Deep, sedimentary, with sandy clay and limestone.
Trend of the year
Given the elevated concentration of the noble components, this vintage was characterized by wines of optimal potential. This noble vintage is defined by a bouquet that is intense and yet delicate. A robust structure, good alcohol levels and optimal polyphenolic components and acidity have allowed for wines which are typical and ideal for long cellaring.
Vinification
Small lot fermentation at 25-30°C (77-86°F), using indigenous (wild) yeast in small cement vats. Twelve day maceration with frequent aerations, pump-overs and punch-downs of the cap for optimum polyphenol extraction.
Maturation
It was placed in small (lt.225) new French and American oak barrels for 12 months.
Bottle ageing
In our temperature controlled cellar for over 45 months.
Color
Dark, deep, blackish-ruby hue.
Perfume
Bold and intense, with black fruit and plum aromas, black pepper, walnut and hints of vanilla.
Taste
Full-bodied palate with exceptional black fruit intensity. Big structure with supple tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Analytical data
- All'atto dell'imbottigliamento:
Alcohol 14.65%, total acidity 5.68 per thousand, color 18.54, sugar 1.61 per thousand, polyphenols 3,945 mg/l, dry extract 33.87 g/l.
Serving temperature
- 20°C, 68°F
