Le Mortelle (Antinori)
Maremma Toscana Poggio alle Nane 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Maremma Toscana Cabernet |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmènere |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in barriques and subsequent ageing in French oak for 16 months. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Vintage and format: 2023, 0.75 l bottle, 14% vol, Maremma Toscana DOC designation
- Grape varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère, hand-harvested
- Ageing: 16 months in French oak barriques, malolactic fermentation in wood
- Aroma: notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, with hints of vanilla, blond tobacco and eucalyptus
- Palate: rich and full structure, soft tannins, persistent finish with cocoa, myrtle and coffee
Description
What kind of wine it is
Poggio alle Nane is a still red wine by Le Mortelle that embodies the essence of the Maremma Toscana. This harmonious blend, composed of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Carménère, stands out for its structured texture. On the nose, it reveals hints of blackcurrant, blackberry and red plum, enriched by notes of vanilla, blond tobacco and eucalyptus. The palate entry is enveloping, supported by sweet and refined tannins that accompany a persistent finish, characterised by nuances of cocoa and myrtle. The wine's structure matures thanks to careful ageing in French oak barrels, which defines its depth of flavour.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in Tuscany, at the Le Mortelle estate in Castiglione della Pescaia. The grapes come from vineyards located between the hills and the lake, rooted in a medium-textured terroir, sandy and silty, with a siliceous-clay matrix rich in stones and fine gravel. This soil composition gives the wine a pronounced tannic definition, enhanced by temperature variations that favour aromatic precision. The name itself pays homage to the area's history: in the local dialect, "nane" are the ducks historically bred in these places, a detail that celebrates the deep rural connection with the Maremma Toscana.
How it is produced
The production process respects the integrity of the fruit through manual harvesting and a rigorous double selection on sorting tables, followed by destemming and gentle pressing. The must flows by gravity into stainless steel tanks for fermentation at a controlled temperature. Around twenty days of maceration on the skins ensure optimal extraction of aromas and colour. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation takes place before a long sixteen-month maturation in French oak barrels, an essential period to confer roundness, balance and depth to the palate.
History and Curiosities
Poggio alle Nane originates from the evocative Le Mortelle estate, owned by the Antinori family, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. The vocation of this area, known since 1863, has been enhanced since 1999 to create an exceptional red wine. The name is a curious tribute to the past: in the local dialect, “Nane” means duck, in memory of the farms that once stood in these places. Produced from the most prestigious plots, nestled between the hill and the lake of Castiglione della Pescaia, it celebrates the meeting of terroir and tradition.
Awards
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Renzo Cotarella
- Hectares: 160
Varieties grown in this area can fully express their own characteristics as well as the exceptional qualities of the terroir. The property extends over an area of 270 hectares (667 acres) 170 of which (420 acres) are planted with vineyards. Read more
| Name | Le Mortelle Maremma Toscana Poggio alle Nane 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Maremma Toscana DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmènere |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Le Mortelle (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Poggio alle Nane originates from the evocative Le Mortelle estate, owned by the Antinori family, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. The vocation of this area, known since 1863, has been enhanced since 1999 to create an exceptional red wine. The name is a curious tribute to the past: in the local dialect, "Nane" means duck, in memory of the farms that once stood in these places. Produced from the most prestigious plots, nestled between the hill and the lake of Castiglione della Pescaia, it celebrates the meeting of terroir and tradition. |
| Origin | Castiglione della Pescaia (GR) |
| Climate | Cool and relatively rainy start to the season, followed by a hot summer with sufficient groundwater; temperature variations at the end of August. |
| Soil composition | Terreno sabbioso, di medio impasto, con una composizione prevalentemente siliceo-argillosa e ricco di scheletro. |
| Harvest | Cabernet Franc harvested in the second week of September, Cabernet Sauvignon about a week later, Carménère completed at the beginning of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in crates; selection on sorting tables; destemming and gentle crushing; gravity transfer into truncated conical stainless steel tanks; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (28°C) with about 20 days of maceration on the skins; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing for 16 months in French oak barriques. |
| Wine making | The hand-picked and selected grapes were destemmed and gently crushed; the must was transferred by gravity into truncated conical stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28°C, with approximately 20 days of maceration on the skins. Subsequently, the wine was transferred to barriques, where it underwent malolactic fermentation and matured in French oak for 16 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in barriques and subsequent ageing in French oak for 16 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |