Vallocaia
Our Riserva, Essence of Vallocaia
2 years in tonneaux and large barrels, both made of French oak, 1 year in bottle
deep and complex, with hints of iris, citrus and small black fruits, complemented by elegant balsamic notes. On the palate it is progressive, long, with a tannicity of rare fineness. The highest expression of Sangiovese di Vallocaia
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of between 25 and 28°C, maceration on the skins for about 20 days
Maturation and ageing
2 years in tonneaux and large barrels, both made of French oak, 1 year in bottle
Tasting notes
The nose is deep and complex, with hints of iris, citrus and small black fruits, complemented by elegant balsamic notes. On the palate it is progressive, long, with a tannicity of rare finesse. The highest expression of Sangiovese di Vallocaia. Red meats and game, truffles and porcini mushrooms, mature cheeses. Appreciable even without accompaniment.
Serve at 20° C
Vineyards: Vallocaia
Production area: Argiano
Type of soil: Clayey Sandy
Altitude: 300 - 320 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South
Planting density: 3330, 5200, 6.940 vines/ha
Year of planting: 1989, 1998, 2005
Training system: Spurred cordon and Guyot
Production per hectare: 40 - 50 q
Annual production: 10.000 bottles (produced only in the best years)
First vintage: 2010
I Quadri
Wonderful, sweet and serene. This landscape. Desire for a wine.
18 - 20 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in bottles.
Ample and enveloping nose, notes of small red and black fruits, balsamic and spicy; savoury, full and structured by dense tannins.
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28° C, maceration on the skins for about 20 days.
Maturation and ageing
18 - 20 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in bottles.
Tasting notes
The bouquet is ample and enveloping, distinguished by notes of red and black berries, balsamic and spicy; the taste is savoury, full and structured with dense tannins. It is a perfect accompaniment to red meats, roasts, game and mature cheeses.
Serve at 20° C.
Vineyards: Santa Maria
Production area: Sanguineto
Type of soil: Loamy clay
Altitude: 340 - 365 m a.s.l.
Exposure: North-East
Planting density: 5,200 vines/ha
Year of planting: 2000
Training system: Spurred cordon
Production per hectare: 50 q
Annual production: 15,000 bottles
First year: 2000
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
The land of Vallocaia invites respect for tradition.
20 - 22 months in large oak casks and at least 6 months in bottles.
A wine of great typicality and elegance, with characteristic floral and red fruit scents. Balanced and rightly tannic on the palate.
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28° C, maceration on the skins for 15 - 20 days.
Maturation and ageing
20 - 22 months in large oak casks and at least 6 months in bottles.
Tasting notes
Elegant, with typical scents of iris, rose and red fruits that integrate with balsamic notes after a few years of refinement in the bottle; balanced and rightly tannic, structured to the taste. A wine of great typicality that accompanies pasta dishes with elaborate sauces, red meats, truffles, soft and mature cheeses.
Serve at 18 - 20° C
Vineyards: Vallocaia, Camparone and Casalte
Production area: Argiano, Cervognano and Casalte
Type of soil: Sandy, sandy loamy, sandy clay
Altitude: 275 - 400 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South, Southwest, Southeast
Planting density: 3.330, 5,200, 6,940 vines/ha
Year of planting: 1998, 2000, 2005, 2006, 2010
Training system: Spurred cordon and Guyot
Production per hectare: 50 - 60 q
Annual production: 60,000 bottles
First year: 1985
Fossolupaio
Fresh, fruity, crisp. As only young people can be.
12 months in large casks and 3 months in bottle.
Floral and red fruit notes combined with nuanced spicy notes; medium structured, savoury and pleasant to drink.
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature between 21 and 23° C, maceration on the skins for 8 - 10 days.
Maturation and ageing
12 months in large casks and 3 months in bottle.
Tasting notes
On the nose it expresses the floral and red fruit notes of young Sangiovese combined with nuanced spicy notes; on the palate it is moderately structured, savoury and pleasant to drink. Accompanies the entire meal.
Serve at 16 - 18°C
Vineyards: Fossolupaio and Vallocaia
Production area: Paterno and Argiano
Type of soil: Loamy Clayey (Fossolupaio); Sandy Loamy, Sandy Clayey (Vallocaia)
Altitude: 275 - 415 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South, South-East, North-East, North-West
Planting density: 4.800, 5,200 vines/ha
Year of planting: 2000, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
Training system: Spurred cordon and Guyot
Production per hectare: 70 - 80 q
Annual production: 40,000 bottles
First vintage: 2000
Gemella bianco
A walk through flowering meadows.
Approximately 6 months in steel tanks and 3 months in the bottle.
Broad and expressive, with intense varietal aromas of citrus, passion fruit, broom, boxwood and currants. Good structure and pleasant acidic freshness
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 12 and 14° C.
Maturation and ageing
Approximately 6 months in steel tanks and 3 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Broad and expressive, with intense varietal aromas of citrus, passion fruit, broom, boxwood and currants. With good structure and pleasant acidic freshness, it goes well with risotto and pasta dishes with delicate sauces, fish dishes, seafood and fresh cheeses.
Serve at 8 -10° C
Vineyards: Vallocaia
Productionarea : Argiano
Type of soil: Sandy-Clayey
Altitude: 265 - 275 m a.s.l.
Exposure: Northwest, Northeast
Planting density: 4460, 4,630, 5,200 vines/ha
Year of planting: 2004, 2008, 2018
Training system: Guyot
Production per hectare: 90 - 100 q
Annualproduction: 30,000 bottles
First year: 2007
Gemella rosato
When a wine seduces you. With its caresses.
Approx. 3 months in steel tanks and 2 months in bottle
Exuberant and complex with hints of white peach, strawberry, raspberry, cherry and fleeting floral notes of rose. On the palate it is voluminous, enveloping and savoury.
Vinification
Temperature-controlled steel tanks between 14 and 16° C
Maturation and ageing
Approx. 3 months in steel tanks and 2 months in bottle
Tasting notes
Exuberant and complex bouquet with hints of white peach, strawberry, raspberry, cherry and fleeting floral notes of rose. On the palate it is voluminous, enveloping and savoury. Easy and satisfying to drink, it is very versatile in its combinations.
Serve at 8 -10° C
Vineyards: Vallocaia and Fossolupaio
Productionarea: Argiano and Paterno
Type of soil: Sandy Loamy, Sandy Clay (Vallocaia); Sandy Loamy (Fossolupaio)
Altitude: 275-415 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South-East, South-West, North-West
Planting density: 4800, 5200 vines/ha
Year of planting: 2000, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
Training system: spurred cordon and Guyot
Production per hectare: 70 - 80 q
Annual production: 10.000 bottles
First year: 2017
Ardore
A passionate embrace. Of perfumes.
12-16 months in French oak tonneaux and about 6 months in the bottle.
Intense ruby colour, aromas of berries, balsamic and vegetables. On the palate it is juicy, velvety and full, long and with a persistent finish.
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 25-28 °C; maceration of the skins for 15-18 days.
Maturation and ageing
12-16 months in French oak tonneaux and about 6 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Intense ruby color, rich bouquet characterized by hints of berries, balsamic and vegetables. On the palate it is juicy, velvety and full, long and with a persistent finish. Serve at 16-18°C
Vineyards: Santa Maria and Camparone
Production area: Sanguineto and Cervognano
Soil type: Silty Clay, Sandy Silty, Sandy Clay
Altitude: 270 - 365 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South, South-East, South-West
Planting density: 5.200 vines/ha
Year of planting: 2000, 2012, 2017
Training method: Cordon and Guyot
Production per hectare: 70 - 80 q
Annual production: 14,000 bottles
First vintage: 2019
Antenata
The embrace of a Merlot. While the wind plays a thousand violins.
12 - 16 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in bottles.
typical and elegant with notes of blueberries, ivy and ink combined with a balsamic spiciness. Concentrated, soft and enveloping on the palate
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28° C, maceration on the skins for about 20 days.
Maturation and ageing
12 - 16 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in bottles.
Tasting notes
The nose is typical and elegant with notes of blueberries, ivy and ink combined with a balsamic spiciness. Concentrated, soft and enveloping on the palate. To be paired with red meats, game and mature cheeses. Pleasant even without accompaniment.
Serve at 20° C
Production area: Sanguineto
Vineyards: Santa Maria
Type of soil: Loamy clay
Altitude: 340 - 365 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South, North-East
Planting density: 5,200 vines/ha
Year of planting: 2000
Training system: Spurred cordon
Production per hectare: 40 - 50 q
Annual production: 6,500 bottles (produced only in the best years)
First year: 2007
Gioia
Affectionate and seductive singing. To Gioia, my daughter.
18- 20 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in bottles.
Hints of elderberry, blackberry, violet and also intense balsamic and vegetal notes; the taste is powerful and structured, with vibrant tannins. Very long-lived.
Vinification
In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature between 25 and 28° C, maceration on the skins for about 20 days.
Maturation and ageing
18- 20 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in bottles.
Tasting notes
Clear scents typical of the vine: elderberry, blackberry and violet integrated with intense balsamic and vegetable notes; powerful and structured on the palate, with vibrant tannins. Very long-lived. Goes well with red meats, stews, game and mature cheeses.
Serve at 20° C
Production area: Sanguineto
Vineyards: Santa Maria
Type of soil: Loamy clay
Altitude: 340 - 365 m a.s.l.
Exposure: North-East
Planting density: 5,200 vines/ha
Year of planting: 2000
Training system: Spurred cordon
Production per hectare: 40- 50 q
Annual production: 2,700 bottles (produced only in the best years)
First year: 2010