{"product_id":"pieve","title":"Pieve Sant'Ilario","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL GEOGRAPHIC UNIT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sant’Ilario\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCTION AREA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Municipality of Montepulciano – Argiano locality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPE VARIETY:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Sangiovese\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Of Pliocene origin, medium-textured with layers of sand and silty clay,\u003cbr\u003e\nwith the presence of pebbles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVINE TRAINING SYSTEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spurred cordon – 4,400 vines per hectare.\u003cbr\u003e\nAverage age of vines in production: 20 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eALTITUDE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 meters a.s.l.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 quintals.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMICROCLIMATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The microclimatic conditions are favorable due to moderate\u003cbr\u003e\ntemperature variations throughout the year and the southern exposure of the vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe proximity of the lakes of Montepulciano, Chiusi, and Trasimeno,\u003cbr\u003e\nas well as Mount Amiata and Mount Cetona, positively influence the area’s climate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION AND AGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes, harvested exclusively by hand into crates,\u003cbr\u003e\nare placed on a sorting belt for an additional visual inspection before being gently destemmed.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe whole berries are then transferred into stainless steel fermenters, with a maximum\u003cbr\u003e\ncapacity of 50 hl. The must undergoes a slow maceration lasting 25–28 days at a controlled\u003cbr\u003e\ntemperature that never exceeds 28°C. Daily pump-overs are carried out, gradually reduced\u003cbr\u003e\nas fermentation progresses. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously by December.\u003cbr\u003e\nA mandatory aging period of three years follows, in medium-capacity 25 hl Slavonian oak\u003cbr\u003e\ncasks and small fine-grain French oak tonneaux. This is followed by further bottle aging\u003cbr\u003e\nfor at least 12 months.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red with garnet highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\nElegant and complex on the nose, with typical aromas of ripe red fruits\u003cbr\u003e\nwell integrated with spicy notes from the oak and a hint of balsamic nuance.\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the palate, it is harmonious, complex, and persistent.\u003cbr\u003e\nPerfectly pairs with red meats, game, aged cheeses, and traditional Tuscan dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is recommended to open the bottle two hours before serving or to decant it.\u003cbr\u003e\nServing temperature: 18°–20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"POGGIO ALLA SALA","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":67505117462818,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2021","offer_id":52541284122914,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0617\/8594\/files\/pieve-cutout-v2_71f1e5be-68e0-4124-ad87-2a792738d710.png?v=1789323867","url":"https:\/\/shop.toppetta.it\/products\/pieve","provider":"Toppetta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}