Fattorie Le Pupille
Poggio Valente 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 18 months in 500 and 600 litre tonneaux, of which about 50% are new |
- Identity: Poggio Valente 2022, Toscana IGT; 100% Sangiovese, 14.5% vol
- Vineyard: selection in Pereta (Scansano), 280 metres; south-west exposure; sandy and clay soils
- Vinification: hand-picked; fermentation in steel at 26°C; maceration for 30–35 days
- Ageing: 18 months in 500–600 litre tonneaux, about half new; integrated tannins
- Tasting: notes of morello cherry, blueberry and spices; ideal with game; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Poggio Valente is a still red wine that enhances the Sangiovese of the Maremma, an expression of the Tuscany region. It displays a bright ruby colour and aromas of morello cherry, cranberry, tobacco and fine spices. On the palate, it is elegant, supported by a compact flavour profile and resolved, refined tannins. This structured wine pairs ideally with game dishes and sweet and sour wild boar. To fully appreciate its refined evolution, it is recommended to decant for an hour before serving.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the historic Poggio Valente vineyard in Pereta, near Scansano. Acquired by Fattoria Le Pupille, this hillside cru stands at 280 metres above sea level, enjoying an ideal south-west exposure. The soil is characterised by a sandy surface resting on a substrate of sandstone and clay. These geographical and geological conditions ensure impeccable ripening of the Sangiovese grapes, imparting a deep aromatic intensity and a perfect balance between freshness and structure to the glass.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest at the end of September, from vines trained using the spur-pruned cordon method. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature and a long maceration on the skins of about a month, essential for delicately extracting colour and structure. Maturation continues for eighteen months in oak barrels, about half of which are new. This ageing process harmonises the wine's components, creating a solid and long-lived profile that fully respects the identity of the original grape variety.
History and Curiosities
Acquired by Elisabetta Geppetti in 1996, the renowned Poggio Valente cru enhances the Maremma terroir through the purity of Sangiovese. This prestigious Toscana IGT, produced by Fattoria Le Pupille, matures for eighteen months in tonneaux, developing an elegant aromatic complexity. The 2022 vintage has won over international critics, receiving the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso and an impressive 95 points from James Suckling and Robert Parker. A red wine of great structure, capable of evolving magnificently over time and offering genuine emotions in the glass.
Awards
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2022
94/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
95/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2022
92/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Andrea Lupi, Ettore Arturo Rizzi
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 80
In the course of the years, the originating core of the winery effectively enriched itself of new grape particles, reaching today 75 hectares of vineyards, distributed like many mosaic pieces between many stunning areas of Maremma. Another 20 hectares are destined to the olives, and then cereals and cork oaks alternate with pastures reaching up to 420 hectares of overall property. Read more
| Name | Fattoria Le Pupille Poggio Valente 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattorie Le Pupille |
| Story | History and Curiosities Acquired by Elisabetta Geppetti in 1996, the renowned Poggio Valente cru enhances the Maremma terroir through the purity of Sangiovese. This prestigious Toscana IGT, produced by Fattoria Le Pupille, matures for eighteen months in tonneaux, developing an elegant aromatic complexity. The 2022 vintage has won over international critics, receiving the Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso and an impressive 95 points from James Suckling and Robert Parker. A red wine of great structure, capable of evolving magnificently over time and offering genuine emotions in the glass. |
| Origin | Vineyard Poggio Valente (Pereta, Magliano in Toscana, near Scansano) |
| Soil composition | Vigneto collinare con uno strato superficiale ricco di sabbia e un substrato di origine arenaria misto ad argille |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Yield per hectare | 50 q/ha |
| Harvest | Second half of September |
| Fermentation temperature | 26 °C |
| Fermentation | 30–35 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 26°C with maceration for 30–35 days; ageing in tonneaux for 18 months (500–600 L, approximately 50% new wood) |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; fermentation at 26°C in stainless steel tanks with maceration for 30–35 days, followed by maturation in wood (tonneaux). |
| Aging | 18 months in 500 and 600 litre tonneaux, of which about 50% are new |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |