PoggioargentierA

Grapes: Syrah 90% – Alicante (Grenache, Alicante bouschet) 10%. The percentage may vary slightly according to the vintage. Vines: young (10 yrs old) vineyards located in the Comune di Scansano (Podere Keeling) and the Comune di Grosseto (Podere Adua). Mediterranean climate, mild winters and hot, dry and sunny springs and summers. Vinification: fermented and matured in stainless steel, temperature controlled vats. Notes: There are two kinds of grapes called Alicante in Maremma, one is the Grenache, with its floral and red berry flavors and pale ruby red color; the other is Alicante bouschet, a cross made by the Swiss plant breeder Bouschet in the 1850s between Grenache and the teintourier variety Petit bouschet. The color here is much darker, almost ink color, because the flash of the grape is not white like in most of the red variety but purple red (hence the name teintourier, given to this sort of varieties). Syrah and Alicante both benefit from sunny and warm climate, such as the one that is found in the Maremma, and produce intense, medium to full bodied spicy wines, with notes of pepper, elderflower, cloves, cassis, blackcurrant, herbs, reminiscent of the Mediterranean strong flavors. Yes, drink it now, can hold 2 to 3 years in bottle. Wine Spectator, 90 Points, Wine Advocate, 90 Points

PoggioargentierA Bellamarsilia - Morellino di Scansano

PoggioargentierA Morellino di Scansano 2013

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Producer: PoggioargentierA
Vintage: 2013
Region: South Tuscany, Maremma
Sub-Region: Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Varietal: Sangiovese
Color: Red
A blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Ciliegiolo grapes, this wine is aged in stainless steel vats. Unlike other oak-aged Morellinos, this wine shines through with a freshness. Rich rustic notes and firm tannic structure complement the sunnier side of this Morellino, offering a balance between ripe red berries, dried cherries, and smoke. Ideal pairings include any game, such as rabbit, wild boar, or even pheasant. Wine Enthusiast, 91 Points

PoggioargentierA Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana DOC

PoggioargentiarA Ciliegiolo Maremma Toscana Rosso 2011

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Ciliegiolo is a red grape variety of central and north-western Italy, something of an obscurity in recent decades but now undergoing a renaissance in Liguria and its spiritual home, Tuscany. It is now used increasingly in the red wines of several western Italian DOCs and number of varietal IGT wines made from Ciliegiolo has increased considerably since 2000. The grapes name comes from an Italian word for cherry, a fruit which Ciliegiolo wines resemble both in color and aroma. It is this character which has prompted the vines renaissance, as the variety brings a certain freshness and lively character to otherwise heavy wines. In a world which increasingly demands early-drinking wines but which are nonetheless full of character, Ciliegiolo grapes have provided an excellent addition to wines that would otherwise need cellaring. Made from 100% Ciliegiolo, this wine does not age in wood and is gorgeous dark cherry color. Explosive freshness on the nose, with notes of black cherry and marasca. Consistent on the palate, with masses of cherry and ripe fruits, fresh and appealing. Wine Spectator, 90 Points, Wine Advocate, 90 Points

PoggioargentierA Capatosta - Morellino di Scansano

PoggioargentierA Capatosta Morellino di Scansano

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Producer: PoggioargentierA
Vintage: 2010
Region: Toscano
Sub-Region: Morellino di Scansano DOCG
Varietal: Sangiovese
Color: Red
This full bodied red offers complex notes of ripe fruits and berries along side more savory notes of wood and leather coming through with age. Capatosta (meaning stubborn or hard headed) is a fine Morellino consisting of Sangiovese(85%), Ciliegiolo(10%), and Alicante(5%). The grapes come from 40-year-old vines on the coastal hills of southern Tuscany, Maremma, offering a new experience for fans of the Sangiovese varietal. Try pairing with red meats, hearty pasta dishes, and aged cheeses for a lovely balance. Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points