Manual harvest of the grapes from hillside vineyards in Greve. Fermentation for 12 days in stainless steel tanks. Aging for 18 months in 225-liter oak barrels. Bottle refinement for a minimum of 8 months.
Specifications
- Label nameAlta Valle della Greve 'Capogatto'
- Vintage2020
- Product CodePG0320
- StyleRed Wine
- Closure TypeCork
- Bottle Size0.75lt
- Case Size6
Viticulture
- Grape VarietyCabernet Franc: 25%
Cabernet Sauvignon: 25%
Merlot: 25%
Petit Verdot: 25%
- SoilSandy, rich in loam, quite rocky
- TrainingLow cordon de Royat (Guyot, Cabernet Franc)
- Yield (kg/hectare)22.50
Vinification
- Alcohol content13.0%
- Ageing18 months in 225 liter oak barrels
- Acidity5.75
- PH Level3.46
- Residual sugar content0.3
Alta Valle della Greve 'Capogatto'
- Poggio Scalette
- Toscana, Italy
Method & Production
Tasting notes
A personal project for Vittorio Fiore's son, Jurij. Intense aromas and of violet, cassis, blackberry, and tar, highlight this concentrated red. Fresh and well-balanced, dark berry fruit follows through on the palate which is smooth and concentrated.
Food matching
Roast beef