The Poggio al Casone vineyard is situated on the hills of Pisa, in the district of Crespina, in a spot studded with gorgeous villas of the 19th century. The particular soil and the positive influence of the Tyrrhenian coast create amicroclimate, ideal to obtain great quality red wines.
PRODUCTION ZONE: Colline Pisane, Crespina county.
SURFACE OF THE VINEYARD:30 Ha.
ALTITUDE OF THE VINEYARD: 80 metres above the sea level, 25 km far from the sea.
TYPE OF SOIL: Sedimentary, rather tufaceus and clayey.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spur cordon.
DENSITY OF VINES: 4000 per hectare on old vineyards, 5700 per hectare on new vineyards.
PRODUCTION PER HECTARE: 6 tons.
AVERAGE AGE OF VINES: 15 years.
HARVEST TIME: End of September.
VARIETALS: Autochthon, Sangiovese various clones, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo.Local, Giacomino, Canina, Grand Noir. International, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.
TYPE OF WINES PRODUCED: Chianti Superiore D.O.C.G., Toscana I.G.T.
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Deep ruby red. Intense notes of strawberries and white pepper, laying on a texture of balsamic notes, eucalyptus and mint. The refinement in barriques of French oak, favours the integration of the aromas giving a pleasant final touch of wood and leather.
2012, Jan 20 · Wines ·
Vivacious ruby red colour tending to garnet with ageing. Intense and characteristic bouquet, fruity with violet notes. Round and fruity taste balanced by ageing in traditional cask.
2012, Jan 20 · Wines ·
This wine, which name has been inspired but the annual capture of wild hares bred in the natural setting of the vineyards, is the expression of an organic agriculture that has renounced to any product or procedure damaging nature, rediscovering the great values of an antique vine-growing process.
2012, Jan 20 · Wines ·
Our Riserva is produced in the best vintages with a selection of Sangiovese grapes produced in Poggio al Casone Estate. The wine is filtered and stored at constant temperature in Slavonian oak casks for a minimum period of 24 months.
2012, Jan 20 · Wines ·
