COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Fattoria Poggerino di Piero e Benedetta Lanza
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Fattoria Poggerino, an organic estate in Radda in Chianti, is guided by siblings Piero and Benedetta Lanza. Piero, the winemaker and agronomist, is deeply committed to expressing the unique terroir of their high-altitude vineyards through Sangiovese. The estate's philosophy centers on meticulous vineyard work and minimal intervention, allowing the natural vitality of the soil and grapes to shine. This approach, combined with the distinctive stony 'galestro' soils and the specific microclimate of Radda, results in Chianti Classico wines celebrated for their purity, elegance, and precision.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€24
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate is certified organic, with a 'maniacal' focus on vineyard health.
Fact 02
Sangiovese vines range from 20 to 30 years old.
Fact 03
Fermentation relies solely on native yeasts in concrete tanks.
Fact 04
The Lanza family aims for wines with style, character, and longevity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Fattoria Poggerino begins with hand-harvested Sangiovese grapes. After destemming and pressing, spontaneous alcoholic fermentation occurs in concrete tanks using native yeasts at controlled temperatures. This is followed by an extended maceration period of approximately 35 days, with manual pump-overs and punch-downs. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 12 months in a mix of large Slavonian oak barrels and French tonneaux. It is then blended and undergoes a further minimum of 8 months of bottle aging before release, ensuring integration and development.
