The beautiful Le Mortelle Farm is located in the heart of the lower Maremma, in the province of Grosseto, just ten kilometers from the coast. This estate, purchased by the family Antinori in 1999, covers 270 hectares, 160 of which are devoted to vineyards, planted mainly with cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese.
In recent years, white grape varieties such as vermentino, ansonica and viognier have also been planted. From the blend of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon comes "Poggio alle Nane," a Bordeaux-cut wine that expresses the generosity of the best wines of the Tuscan Coast. It is an elegant, deep and dynamic red.
Tasting notes: by red color intense. Complex and elegant. Early spicy scents, such as vanilla and sweet paprika, are in full harmony with notes of berries, blackberries and delicate sensations of Mediterranean herbs and lavender. The wine is silky and structured. The finish, harmonious and persistent, has notes of blueberry chocolate and licorice.
Pairing: perfect throughout a meal, it goes well with rich first courses typical of Tuscan cuisine. Try it with a great roast, strictly baked.
| Name | Le Mortelle Poggio alle Nane 2021 |
| Type | Still red wine |
| Classification |
DOC Maremma Toscana Cabernet
|
| Year | 2021 |
| Format | 0.75 l Standard |
| Country |
Italy
|
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grape varieties | 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Location | Castiglione della Pescaia (GR) |
| Soil composition | The medium-textured, sandy and loamy soil has a predominantly siliceous-clay composition and is, in some areas, rich in skeleton. |
| Harvest | The grapes, carefully chosen and hand-picked in crates, were sorted again on sorting tables before destemming and soft crushing. |
| Vinification | The must was transferred by gravity into stainless steel truncated conical tanks, where it underwent fermentation. The maceration took place for about 20 days at a controlled temperature of 28°C, which was followed by the malolactic fermentation,which took place in barriques. |
| Aging | In wood about 16 months in French oak. |
| Grade alcohol | 14.00% by volume |
| Pairing | For example, pair with crusted lamb loin with Tuscan flavors. |
