COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Podere Giocoli
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Podere Giocoli is a multi-generational, biodiverse farm located northwest of Arezzo in the pristine Valdarno Superiore region of Tuscany. Winemaker Marco Cannoni took full control of the family estate in 1998, transitioning it from bulk wine production to a dedicated, quality-focused natural estate. Operating as a cohesive ecosystem, the farm produces organic honey, olive oil, and ancient grains alongside its vineyards. Cannoni is highly regarded for his meticulous hand-pruning and commitment to preserving the authentic, uncontaminated terroir of the Pratomagno mountain foothills.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Staja' refers to an ancient Tuscan unit of dry volume and land measurement, honoring the region's agricultural history.
Fact 02
Winemaker Marco Cannoni is known locally as a 'gentle giant' for his obsessive precision in hand-pruning each individual vine.
Fact 03
The estate is officially recognized by the prestigious Slow Wine Guide for its commitment to sustainable, non-industrial farming.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand from a single Cabernet Sauvignon block planted in 2000. In the cellar, the fully destemmed fruit undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, without temperature control or chemical inputs. Following a 15-day skin maceration, the wine is aged extensively to respect the vintage. For example, the 2018 vintage underwent 46 months of maturation, with two-thirds in used oak barrels and one-third in new oak. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions.
