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La Togata
La Togata is a small, family company with vineyards in the south of Montalcino (Lavacchio, Montosoli and Pietrafocai) and wine cellars in the area of S. Angelo in Colle. La Togata is owned by the Angel family, a property of women: Stephania, Vanessa and Azzurra. Every stage of production is personally followed with the maximum attention and dedication. The goal is not to produce a wine like many, but a wine that can be appreciated and one where you can feel all the love and passion that this small company puts every day into producing it. The vineyards are in the hills of Montalcino, at different heights and with a sun exposure until sunset.
La Togata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Soil: Tuffaceous clay, very rich in skeleton.
Alcohol: 14.5 % vol.
Appearance: Dark ruby
Nose: Vanilla, rose petals, ripe black berries
Palate: Rich and silky with notes of luscious dark cherry layered with liqueur notes. Elegant, very complex, stony, earthy.
Pairing: Wild boar ragu, salumi, Pecorino Toscano mushroom risotto.
Montecchiesi
Tenuta Montecchiesi is the second domaine for the Dal Cero family. The Cortona location has belonged to the family since 1980, when the brothers Giuseppe and Dario, attracted by Tuscany’s charm, decided to undertake this new adventure. Some parts of their vineyards grow Sangiovese, but in other parts they grow non-traditional grapes used in Toscana Rosso blends.
Tenuta Montecchiesi Sangiovese
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Viniculture: Grapes are hand harvested the third week of September. Grapes are vinified in stainless steel tanks for three months, and then are rested for at least 45 days in bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Appearance: Bright ruby red
Nose: Bouquet of red fruit (especially cherry & raspberry) with hints of spice.
Palate: Delicate, balanced, and light in body. This wine is refreshing & elegant.
Tenuta Montecchiesi Preziosaterra Rosso Toscano
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Grapes: 55% Sangiovese, 45% Syrah
Viticulture: Traditional manual harvesting.
Viniculture: Grapes macerate for 18 days then mature in French oak barrique for 6 months plus an additional 6 months in the bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Ruby red color.
Nose: Ripe fruit, with dried plums, cherries & spice on the nose.
Palate: Soft, round with medium body.
Nottola
Located in the picturesque countryside of Montepulciano, Azienda Agricola Nottola was founded in 1992 as the realization of Cavaliere Anterivo Giornarelli’s vision; a winery that produces only the highest quality wines. Giornarelli placed Riccardo Cotarella in charge of the estate’s wine production. Cotarella works alongside wine technician Francesco Bozza, who is responsible for the estate’s agronomical affairs. International recognition quickly followed with the introduction of Nottola’s Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wine, earning Nottola’s reputation as one of the top wine producers in Montepulciano.
Nottola Rosso di Montepulciano
Appellation: Rosso di Montepulciano DOC
Grapes: 80% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Cannaiolo, 5% Mammolo.
Viniculture: Harvested during the first part of October, the vines grow from clay – limestone soil. The grape varieties are vinified separately in steel, after maceration they are aged for 6 months in Slovenian oak barrels.
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Appearance: Intense red ruby hue.
Nose: Aromas of dark berry fruits with hints of violet.
Palate: A smooth body with elegant notes of dark fruits harmoniously balanced with soft tannins.
Nottola Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
Grapes: 80% Prugnolo Gentile, 15% Cannaiolo, 5% Mammolo.
Viniculture: Harvested during the first part of October, the vines grow from clay – limestone soil. The grape varieties are vinified separately in stainless steel tanks, then aged for 2 years in Slovenian oak barrels & then for one year in bottle before release.
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Appearance: Intense red ruby hue.
Nose: Beautiful aromas of plummy dark fruits, blackberry & raspberry with a hint of spice.
Palate: A full & robust body that is smooth & velvety. Very well balanced with dark rich fruit notes, spice & firm tannins, it pairs ideally with red meats, game & aged cheeses.
Nottola Anterivo Super Tuscan
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Grapes: 50% Prugnolo Gentile, 50% Merlot
Viniculture: Aged 12 months in French oak barrique, then an additional 6 months in the bottle.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Appearance: Ruby red color.
Nose: Vanilla, red fruits and sweet spices.
Palate: Round, soft fruit with complex tannins.
Scopone
Scopone is the original name of the property, which was so named by the locals. During World War II, Scopone became a shelter for the displaced, and even today the elders of the town of Montalcino fondly remember the place that hosted them in one of the darkest moments in the history of their country. After the war, there were several owners until 1992, when the Genazzani family, looking for a country house in Tuscany, acquired the farm and its land. Today the company is managed with love and passion by Theresia Genazzani, assisted by her husband Andrea and their children Vanni, David, Nurit and Sarah.
Scopone Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Winemaking technique: Manual harvest. Soft diraspa-pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation in thermally conditioned stainless steel trunk-cones for 15 days. At least. Malolactic fermentation at the end of alcoholic fermentation, part stainless steel and part wooden. Length of wood aging: 24 months in oak barrels French medium roasting. Product is stabilized through natural decanting. Refining in the bottle: 8 months minimum.
Production: 6115 bottles
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol.
Appearance: Dark ruby
Nose: Vanilla, rose petals, ripe black berries
Palate: Rich and silky with notes of luscious dark cherry fruit
Pairing: Grilled steaks, game, wild boar ragu, salumi, mushroom risotto, mature cheeses.
