Gigetto
Description
Gigetto, a 85% Sangiovese blend, provides surprising immediacy, while still offering plenty to the nose and palate, thus making it an enjoyable easy to drink wine. In the future it will all be produced from our newest vineyard "Le Civette" with the traditional Tuscan mix of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Colorino.
Additional Details
Vineyards: La Noce vineyard on the property of POGGIO LA NOCE, Fiesole.
Elevation: 800-1200 feet
Orientation: South - South West facing
Vineyard Size: 8+ acres
Average age of the vines: 5 and 18 years old
Soil: Predominantly calcareous marl with alberese and galestro strata.
Training System: Guyot
Varietals: 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo and 5% Colorino (percentages may vary depending on the vintages).
Harvest: Second half of September, manual harvest.
Fermentation: After destemming and careful sorting on the selection tables, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control, using indigenous yeasts.
Ageing: In large oak casks of 10 hl (botti) for about 14 months, followed by another 6 months in bottle prior to being released.
Bottles Produced: 6000 bottles.
Alcohol: 13% to 14%
Potential Cellaring: Easily 5 years
Tasting notes: Ruby red with shades of purple. Nose of violet scent, intense red and black fruit, and a touch of minerality. In the mouth, medium structure, with well-integrated tannins, ends with good persistence, not overly aggressive.