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Poderuccio IGT
A wine for every occasion (of the week)
The wine: A full-bodied wine, but at the same time one with delicacy and balance. Brief aging in French oak barrels enhances the grapes, leaving the bouquet of the fruit clearly in evidence.
Soil characteristics: sandy clay with shells, and Pliocene marl.
Planting density: 5,000 plants/hectare.
Cultivation method: buttressed string.
Vines: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
Wine making technique: gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 25-26° C, with peel steeped 10-12 days.
Refining technique: Poderuccio is aged 30 percent in French oak barrels for six months. After refining, it rests for at least four months in bottles.
Aging potential: the wine reaches aromatic and taste balance 1-2 years after refining.
Conclusion: A wine with an intense fruity bouquet, the result of a fortuitous coupling of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet. It is not a simple IGT, but a sophisticated product, born in sandy clay soil rich in limestone, which, in this part of Tuscany, gives wine its best qualities and creates a wine with a fruity bouquet and delicate persistence on the palate.
The wine is best in the evening, with friends, in the cheerful, casual atmosphere of a wine bar (from Monday to Saturday).
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