Poggio Bertaio Stucchio IGP 2008

Poggio Bertaio Stucchio IGP 2008 The wine: The “Stucchio”, according to the local dialect, refers to the rural maple-tree, where in the past, it was used to tie up and support the vine shoot..Denomination: I.G.T. UMBRIAThe blend: 100% Sangiovese that comes from vineyards planted in 1972.Refining: 18 months in French oak barriques of 3° and 4° passage and then 4-5 months inside the bottle.Ageing potential: 10 yearsOrganoleptic characteristics: The wine is ruby red color. In the nose smells of violet, cherry, berry and licorice. Cool sip with long finish.Composition of soils: Medium texture tend to clayVineyard: Exposed to the south, spurred cordon trained.Altitude: 320m aslVinification: The harvest of the Merlot is made in mid-September, while the Cabernet and the Sangiovese grapes are harvested in mid-October. After the harvest, the grape stalks are removed, and the berries are put into barrels where they ferment for 22 days under controlled temperature. The Stucchio we press gently th