Located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, Poggio al Lupo is a great estate that spans 115 acres (35 which are planted). In 1999, Antonio Moretti purchased the property for its beautiful coastal terroir that features pockets of soil rich in clay and others rich in gravel and fine stones. The principal Poggio al Lupo vineyard is a southerly hillside vineyard rising 330 feet above sea level. Grapes were hand harvested and during fermentation, the wine macerated for 25 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine aged 18 months in 100% new French Allier barriques and 6 months in the bottle before release.TASTING NOTEThe wine has a deep, opaque purple color suggesting intensity and extraction. Heady aromas deliver jammy blackberry fruit and cassis impressions with notes of balsam and cedar. The wine is full-bodied with silky tannins and a long, penetrating finish.FOOD PAIRINGExceptional with beef and rich pork dishes, stews and hard cheeses.TECHNICAL DATAGRAPES: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot and 10% Alicante
