{"title":"Poggio Scalette","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"poggio-scalette-il-carbonaione-2021","title":"Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbonaione is a still red wine that precisely expresses the characteristics of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated organically. Produced in the area of the \u003cstrong\u003eUpper Greve Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, it appears in the glass with a deep ruby colour. On the nose, it reveals clear scents of wild berries and cherry, accompanied by notes of violet, earth, and pipe tobacco, with hints of graphite and leather. On the palate, it displays an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by noble tannins and well-integrated freshness. The sip unfolds harmoniously, finishing with a long finale marked by a pronounced mineral character and demonstrating excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates in Ruffoli, in the municipality of Greve in Chianti. The grapes come from the historic \u003cstrong\u003eCarbonaione vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, where old vines ensure a yield of remarkable concentration. The rows stretch at 450 metres above sea level, benefiting from a west and south-west exposure that favours steady and gradual ripening. The \u003cstrong\u003esandy-silty soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in stones, ensures excellent natural drainage. This soil composition is directly reflected in the wine's organoleptic profile, imparting the typical \u003cstrong\u003emineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e and preserving the aromatic definition of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place in the first half of October. In the winery, \u003cstrong\u003ePoggio Scalette\u003c\/strong\u003e carries out fermentation in steel tanks for twelve days, aiming for a balanced extraction of structural and colour components. The wine then matures for fourteen months in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial stage that consolidates its tannic profile without altering the grape variety's expressiveness. The process concludes with \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least six months. To fully appreciate its qualities, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn from the intuition of Vittorio Fiore, Il Carbonaione 2021 expresses the essence of the Ruffoli terroir. This IGT originates from \u003cstrong\u003e80-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, organically cultivated on stony soils. The grapes, harvested in October, give rise to a wine that matures for \u003cstrong\u003e14 months in tonneaux\u003c\/strong\u003e and is then refined in the bottle, enhancing its innate elegance. 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