Antinori Estates
Poggio alle Nane Maremma Toscana
2022
About this winery
The Antinori family has been in the wine business since Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners in 1385 - more than 26 generations ago. Throughout the company's long history it has remained family owned and operated, and today it is directed by Marchese Piero Antinori. Though Antinori has played an important role in preserving Italy's enological traditions it is also one of Italy's most dynamic and visionary producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated in the...
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Product notes
Grape clusters were carefully selected, and hand harvested into crates. The berries underwent a second selection on sorting tables before destemming and gentle crushing. The must was transferred by gravity flow into truncated stainless-steel tanks where fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82 °F) and maceration on the skins for a period of approximately 20 days. The wine then went into barriques where malolactic fermentation took place, followed by aging in French oak for 16 months.
Production notes
The 2020 growing season was defined by mild winter conditions with abundant rainfall that guaranteed generous groundwater resources available for the beginning of the vines’ vegetative cycle. Spring was initially cool but continued with temperatures in line with seasonal averages prompting normal bloom and fruit set. Summer weather, relatively hot and dry, ensured normal vine growth and optimal development and ripening of the berries. Harvesting activities began the third week of September with Cabernet Franc, characterized by an elegant tannic structure, then continued one week later with Cabernet Sauvignon whose aromas offered distinct aromas of ripe dark fruit. The last variety to be harvested was Carménère at the very beginning of October with grapes that gave complexity and spicy notes.
Tasting notes
Poggio alle Nane 2020 is an intense ruby red color. The nose presents aromas of ripe dark fruit, black currants and plums accompanied by spicy and balsamic notes of licorice, coffee and sweet paprika. Its bouquet is completed by delicate hints of Mediterranean herbs and lavender. A rich and enveloping palate is mouth filling with elegant tannins. The finish is long and harmonious defined by undertones of tobacco and blueberry chocolate.