2011 Madre IGT Toscana
2011 Madre IGT Toscana
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2011 Madre IGT Toscana
Grapes / Soils
| Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) |
Cabernet Sauvignon was planted in 1997 Sangiovese was planted in 1970 & 2001 |
Galestro from cretacic era. Organically poor but rich in lithoid components. | 6 acres |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- Madre vineyard, of about 11 hectares, has been planted partially in 1997 and partially in 2001, with mainly Sangiovese and, on a smaller surface, with Cabernet Sauvignon.
- The vine density varies from 5,000 to 6,000 vines per hectare.
- About 5 hectares of this vineyard are dedicated to the production of our new wine Madre, made with 50% of Sangiovese and 50% of Cabernet Sauvignon.
- The wines obtained from these two varietals are aged separately for 18 months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux and they are then blended together.
- Once bottled, Madre refines in the bottle for an additional 12 months before it is released.
Winemaker's Notes
- Madre is a wine with a very intense ruby color, with purple reflections.
- Its bouquet is concentrated, with black ripe fruit, cocoa, coffee and spices.
- On the palate it is dense, structured, warm and youthful.
- Madre can already be enjoyed, but may also be aged for a long time, further improving its characteristics.
Wine Summary
- Made from Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) grapes.
- Vine age – Cabernet Sauvignon was planted in 1997 Sangiovese was planted in 1970 & 2001.
- Grown on soils of Galestro from cretacic era.
- Organically poor but rich in lithoid components.
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
- Aged in French oak tonneaux and the bottle.
- Aged for 18 months in the French oak tonneaux and 12 months in the bottle.