COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo
PRODUCER
Poderi Sanguineto I e II
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Poderi Sanguineto I e II is an artisanal estate located in the Sanguineto area of Montepulciano, Tuscany, managed by Dora Forsoni and Patrizia Castiglioni. The name Sanguineto, meaning 'place of blood,' traces back to historic battles fought on these hills. Dora Forsoni is a fiercely independent winemaker who performs all vineyard operations entirely by hand. The estate operates under a traditional philosophy of 'one wine, three expressions,' where all red grapes are harvested together and later separated into Rosso di Montepulciano, Vino Nobile, and Vino Nobile Riserva based on their development during aging.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's name Sanguineto ('bloody') refers to a legendary battle between Romans and Etruscans on these hills.
Fact 02
Winemaker Dora Forsoni, in her 70s, performs 100% of the daily vineyard work entirely alone.
Fact 03
Dora practices 'one wine, three expressions,' harvesting all grapes together and selecting tiers during aging.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Poderi Sanguineto I e II emphasizes minimal intervention. Grapes are harvested manually and undergo spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in glass-lined cement and stainless steel tanks. Maceration on the skins lasts between 8 to 10 days, with twice-daily pump-overs. The wine is aged for approximately 12 months in large, neutral Slavonian and French oak casks (botti) ranging from 18 to 30 hectoliters. It is filtered but unfined, and bottled with minimal added sulfur.
