SANGIOVESE TOSCANA “L’OSTE”
GRAPE: 100% Sangiovese
CITY: Scansano
SOIL/ALTITUDE/TRAINING SYSTEM: Sandy and rich of silt. 1000 ft above sea level.
Spurred cordon.
COLOR: Bright ruby red with purple reflections
NOSE: Intense perfumes of fresh fruit, with hints of cherry, strawberry and light sensations of hay
TASTE: Medium to full bodied, with good acidity and a very memorable finish. It is very easy to drink although it reveals a very engaging complexity. A wine to drink!
Tech Sheet
“Poderi di Toscana” is a project launched by Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano to acquire vineyards
by retiring farmers, so to minimize the amount of abandoned fields in the territory when young
generations are not willing to pursue their parents agricultural path anymore.
These “rescued” vineyards give birth to this smooth Toscana Sangiovese.
The grapes are harvested when they reach the perfect phenolic maturation in September. The
maceration takes place at 95°F for 12 hours; fermentation at controlled temperature (max 84°C)
follows, with post-fermentative maceration on the skins.
After this period, the wine ages in bottle for 6 months.
L’Oste is our “friendly and fun” bottle of wine, that expresses the complexity of the Sangiovese and the
sustainable farming at Poderi di Toscana. In Italian “Oste” means “host”, the owner of small Trattorias,
to symbolize the friendly approach of this wine.
Suitable for various pairings, from cured meat and cheese to rich pasta dishes and meat main courses.
