
Riserva del vino nobile is born exclusively in exceptional years in which the grapes of our old vineyards are carefully selected and vinified separately. the longevity of this wine usually requires that maturation in wood be followed by a period of refinement in the bottle, sometimes even significant, necessary to achieve a perfect balance of all its components. grape variety sangiovese mainly and canaiolo nero. maturation and refinement after a period of refinement of 15-18 months in 500-liter french oak tonneaux and/or in 30-hl slavonian oak barrels, the wine is left to refine in the bottle for a further period of 12-25 months. structured and important dishes, it goes perfectly with pasta with sauces based on game, mushrooms or truffles, grilled and stewed red meats, baked or stewed game, roasts and mature cheeses.
On the nose it is deep and complex, with hints of iris, citrus and small black fruits, integrated with elegant balsamic notes. on the palate it is progressive, long, with a tannicity of rare finesse. the maximum expression of sangiovese di vallocaia. grapes 90% sangiovese, 10% colorino del valdarno. maturation and refinement 2 years between tonneaux and large barrels, both of french oak, 1 year in the bottle. pairings: mature cheeses, red meat main courses, game
The historic core of the poderi boscarelli vineyards, in cervognano, are planted on calcareous soils, of alluvial origin, sandy with a good percentage of silt and clay, minerals and rich in stony skeleton that varies according to the location. produced with selected grapes in vineyards of at least 20 years of age that give greater complexity and excellent aging potential. the vines that contribute to the composition of the vino nobile riserva are 88% sangiovese prugnolo gentile and colorino. aging the riserva ages in slavonian or french oak of variable capacity from 5 to 25 hl, where it carries out malolactic fermentation. maturation lasts from 28 to 32 months. before being marketed, the wine ages in the bottle for a few months.
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