Poggio Bonelli
Villa Chigi - Chianti DOCG
CLASSIFICATION:
Chianti DOCG
GRAPE VARIETIES:
95% Sangiovese and others as per regulations.
GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE: 8 tons.
GROWING LOCATION: Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena). VINEYARD:
Hillside vineyard (280 m. asl) with southern exposure in the Chianti growing area.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
Traditional, with fermentation in stainless steel vats for 10 days at a controlled temperature (26°C), followed by short-term maceration on the skins (5/ 6 days). AGEING:
The wine matures in steel vats during the winter and is then ready for bottling in the following spring.
TASTING NOTES:
Bright ruby red with appealing purple hues. Soft and well- balanced on the palate with recurring fruity undertones. Geranium, pepper and cherry feature on the nose, with some slightly vinous notes.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% vol. RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:
Cold cuts, first courses and meat dishes. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°C.
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.
Poggio Bonelli - Chianti Classico DOCG
CLASSIFICATION:
Chianti Classico DOCG
GRAPE VARIETIES:
90% Sangiovese, 10% others as per regulations. GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE: 6 tons.
GROWING LOCATION: Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena). VINEYARD:
Hillside vineyard (280 m. asl) facing south in the Chianti Classico growing area.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
Traditional, in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature (26°-28° C), with 6/9 daily pumpovers. Fermentation followed by maceration on the skins for a further 10 days.
AGEING:
10 months in small second or third ll French oak barrels, followed by 3 months in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES:
A genuine and characteristic expression of the Sangiovese varietal, Chianti Classico has a deep, dense ruby red colour. Wild berries, sour black cherry, thyme and leather feature on the nose. Though bold and dry, the taste is softened by the delicate sweetness of the French oak.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5% vol.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:
Cold cuts, grilled meat, and medium mature cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°C.
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.
Poggio Bonelli - Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
CLASSIFICATION:
Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
GRAPE VARIETIES:
100% Sangiovese.
GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE: 5 tons.
GROWING LOCATION: Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena). WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
Only the very best bunches of Sangiovese grown on the estate vineyards are picked to produce this Reserve. A careful vinification process lasting 20 days, carried out in keeping with tradition, is followed by lengthy ageing
in small, French oak barrels for at least 21 months. After bottling, the wine matures for a further three months before release.
TASTING NOTES:
The Chianti Classico Reserve is deep ruby red with a bouquet of ripe fruit, cinnamon, cloves and wisteria. Dry and assertive on the palate, it is well-balanced in texture with fine-grain tannins and a pleasant fruity note. ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5% vol.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:
Grilled and roast meat, and mature cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0. 75 l.
Poggio Bonelli - Tramonto d'Oca IGT (Supertuscan)
CLASSIFICATION:
Toscana IGT
GRAPE VARIETIES:100% Petit Verdot
GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE: 5 tons.
GROWING LOCATION: Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena). VINEYARD: Hillside vineyard (280 m. above sea level) facing South in the Chianti Classico growing area. WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
Traditional, with fermentation in stainless steel vats at a strictly controlled temperature (max 28/30° C), followed by lengthy maceration on the skins (18/20 days). AGEING:
16-18 months in small French oak barrels, followed by 6 months in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES:
Tramonto d’Oca is one of the wines that represents Poggio Bonelli at the height of its expression. The strict selection of the grapes and the constant care that accompanies the wine in the cellar forge a fascinating, unique product, displaying a characteristic ruby red colour with garnet hues. The intense and persistent bouquet of red jams and spices (pepper, cinnamon) gives way to hints of tobacco and cocoa and closes with a burnt earth and leather sensation. Powerful tannins on the palate. Warm and savoury on the finish.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5% vol.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:
Grilled red meat, game and medium and mature cheeses
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.
Poggio Bonelli - Poggiassai IGT (Supertuscan)
CLASSIFICATION:
Toscana IGT - Supertuscan
GRAPE VARIETIES:
85% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE: 5 tons
GROWING LOCATION: Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena).
VINEYARD:
Hillside vineyard (250 m. asl) facing south-west in the
Chianti growing area.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
Traditional, in stainless steel vats for 10 days at a
controlled temperature (28-30°C), followed by maceration
on the skins for about 20 days.
AGEING:
16-18 months in small French oak barrels, followed by 6
months in the bottle.
TASTING NOTES:
A wine with great personality, intense ruby red in colour.
The nose opens with a bouquet of red fruits, mushroom,
tobacco, pepper and chocolate. Soft on the palate, its
texture is lavish and well-structured, rich in well-balanced
tannins, never too exuberant in alcohol and freshness.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5% vol.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:
Grilled and roast red meat and medium to mature
cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.
RATINGS: 93 points Wine Spectator (vintage 2010)
Poggio Bonelli - Bianco IGT
CLASSIFICATION: Toscana IGT.
GRAPE VARIETIES: 48% Chardonnay, 48% Viognier, 4% Trebbiano.
GROWING LOCATION: Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), Tuscany.
VINEYARD:
Tufaceous with presence of soil skeleton and some argillaceous schist. 985 ft a.s.l.
MATURATION AND REFINEMENT:
the selected bunches harvested by hand in crates
are immediately transferred to the cellar for a soft pressing. Selected yeasts are then added to the must to start the fermentation that lasts more than 20 days at low temperatures. At the end of the process the wine comes racked and maintained on the fine lees until the bottling. Refinement in stainless steel for minimum 4 months.
TASTING NOTES:
Color: bright straw-yellow color with shades tending to golden, good consistency.
Nose: floral bouquet of acacia and lemon flowers, scentss of exotic fruits and yellow peach, ending with citrus peel.
Palate: warm and round, with a fresh and persistent finish.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% vol.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:
excellent as an aperitif, with white meats, fish and fresh cheeses, also recommended for spicy dishes. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 45°-45°F.
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.
PRODUCTION: 6.000 bottles.
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Bianco
Chianti
Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico Riserva
Tramonto d'Oca
Poggiassai
