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Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte

Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte

A concentrated red wine that leaves its mark
Organic
Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte
75 cl.
2020
92 Suckling
90 Decanter
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Tuscany
Production area Tuscany
IGP Toscana
Designation of Origin IGP Toscana
Podere Il Castellaccio
Winery Podere Il Castellaccio
Contains sulphites
Foglia Tonda, Pugnitello, Sangiovese
Varieties Foglia Tonda, Pugnitello, Sangiovese
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte 2020

Red wine Aged in wood Organic. 12 months in foudres.

Style Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
White meats, Red meat

About Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte

The sangiovese, foglia tonda, and pugnitello are three indigenous grape varieties emblematic of the municipality of Bolgheri (in the province of Livorno, Tuscany), which have almost vanished from the Italian viticultural landscape. The existence of vineyards with these grapes today is owed to producers like Compañía Agrícola Podere Il Castellaccio, a winery that continues to craft wines from these varietals.

Specifically, this enterprise, rooted in the year 1960 in Castagneto Carducci, is dedicated to restoring and expanding with new plantings the 15 hectares of land (comprising vineyards, olive groves, and forests) currently overseen by Alessandro Scappini, the present owner and the latest generation of the family at the helm of the business. Although he studied agriculture—without ever practicing it—Alessandro allowed his passion to lead him, choosing the more arduous path of reviving the vines planted by his grandfather. This means that, should he succeed, we would be discussing vineyards over 50 years old. And indeed, he has succeeded, yielding from these ancient vines authentic and high-quality wines, unique and irreplaceable, such as Podere Il Castellaccio Valente.

Podere Il Castellaccio Valente is the second wine conceived by Alessandro, born at an altitude of 160 meters on schist soils and under a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and long summers. With a north/south orientation, this favors the incidence of sunlight thanks to the ample daylight hours. Each variety will ripen in its own time and for this reason, each vine will be harvested and vinified separately. Additionally, fermentation will be carried out using indigenous yeasts in Slovenian oak barrels, followed by a maceration period where the wine will be in contact with the skins and lees for two weeks. This process will help the wine to develop the body and necessary substances to undergo the ageing that Podere Il Castellaccio Valente will complete in wooden barrels and in the bottle prior to its market release.

Podere Il Castellaccio Valente is marketed under the I.G.P. Toscana designation. Its label also features the mark of a wine stain that is poured and leaves an impression. Let this image serve as a warning from Compañía Agrícola Podere Il Castellacio: Take just a simple sip of Podere Il Castellaccio Valente and you will be indelibly marked.

2019

Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte 2019 enchants with its bouquet where ripe cherries, blackberries, and plums intertwine with citrus hints of lemon and an undertone of blackcurrant. On the palate, it is concentrated, with an elegant note of cinnamon that complements its fruitiness. Its structure is robust yet approachable, inviting one to relish the harmony between fruit and spice with each sip. Perfect for those in search of a red wine with both character and finesse.
2018

Podere Il Castellaccio Valénte 2018 is a powerful red. The nose is fruity, with aromas of red and purple fruits complemented by spices, orange peel, vanilla and a touch of mint and medicinal herbs. On the palate it is fresh and bright. Firm, medium-bodied tannins. Concentrated finish.
2020
92 Suckling
2019
91 Parker
92 Suckling
2018
92 Parker
92 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.