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Rosso Il Poggiolo Sasso Nero 2022 IGT

by Il Poggiolo · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
ToscanaIGT
Type
Red
Grapes
Sangiovese and Merlot
Vineyard
Località Il Poggiolo, Montalcino
Line
Il Poggiolo
Vintages
2022
Il PoggioloTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from Località Il Poggiolo in Montalcino, at 450 metres above sea level. The vineyard has a south-eastern exposure and sandy-loam soil marked by limestone plates and abundant coarse skeletal material.

Grapes

Sangiovese and Merlot.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for approximately 21–25 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for six months in second-use French oak barriques, followed by six months in bottle.

Technical data

Rosso Toscana IGT. Alcohol: 13–14%.

Tasting profile

Bright ruby red. The aroma is fresh and fruit-driven. The palate is soft and mineral, with good structure and balanced tannins.