Merk: Vini d'annata

Castello di Farnetella - Poggio Granoni 1995 Magnum

Denomination:
IGT Toscana

Description:
Made from sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, merlot e syrah grapes, grown in the Poggio Granoni micro-zone at Farnetella in the commune of Sinalunga. The vineyards, at elevation of 500-540 metres, are planted in layered soils of sand and silt. Poggio Granoni is the fruit of many years of efforts to fully develop the potential of non-indigenous grape varieties, as complementing varieties to sangiovese. In this wine, the varieties classic to the Colli Senesi is enriched with a more complex texture: the predominant sangiovese and cabernet sauvignon provide the structure, while the merlot adds smoothness and roundedness.

Sensory profile:
Appearance: Rich ruby red, with subtle garnet highlights.

Bouquet: Delicate bouquet, with intense spice notes, of tobacco leaf, tanned leather, roast espresso.

Palate: Judiciously tannic, with a lengthy progression marked by fragrant roasted nuts and smooth vanilla. Superb body and depth, with an elegant structure and well-balanced finale.

Vinification:
De-stemming and pressing of quality-selected grapes, that are fermented separately, at 28-30° C. Maceration of 16-20 days, with daily pumpovers. Malolactic fermentation in steel and maturation for 12 months in new and once-used 225-litre oak barriques, followed by assemblage of the final blend and bottling.

Ageing: In the bottle for 8-10 months.

Production: Ca. 6,000 bottles.

Grapes: 70% sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and syrah

Vines per hectare: 5,400

Training system: Vertically-trained, with pruning to spurred cordon.

Harvest: Exclusively by hand, at various periods, selection only the finest grapes.

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