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Al Poggio, a white wine made of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, is the result of twenty years’ research and experimentation with the sole purpose of crafting a wine that would exalt varietal characteristics and perfectly reflect the terroir of Ama. Al Poggio is a beautifully balanced wine, with elegant fragrances and palate.We decided, in the early 1980s, to graft over some plots of Malvasia, Canaiolo, and Sangiovese to Chardonnay from Burgundy (clones 95, 96,76).
These were grafted onto vines that had been planted between 1967 and 1975, covering about 6 hectares. We retained the same training system: simple Guyot with a vertically-trained canopy. In 1984 we decided to increase the area devoted to chardonnay, and planted 4 more hectares in the area known as “Poggio.” To ensure a wine with significant structure, we adopted open lyre training.Vinification
The harvest, amounting to some 240 quintals, was carried out between September 11 and 17. Grapes were hand-picked into 12-kg. shallow boxes so that the grapes were in perfect condition when they arrived at the cellar. After a light pressing, the must was chilled, then 60% was fermented in stainless steel tanks and the rest in oak barrels. The 25% of the grapes that fermented in oak macerated on the skins for about 12 hours. 50% of the barrels (Allier, Troncais) were new and 50% one year old. After fermentation, 55% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Sur-lie maturation in the barrel lasted some 6 months, with bâttonage every 7 days.
On march 2 and 6, the wine was bottled in 1.500 half bottles and 24.050 bordeaux bottles.Technical data
Total acidity: 5,30
Volatile acidity: 0,36
pH: 3,20
Alcohol: 12,78 |
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