Poggio Scalette

Capogatto

Merlot-based Blends

Poggio Scalette

Capogatto

Merlot-based Blends

Capogatto is the Tuscan name for the old method used to train and propagate the vines in the vineyards, a process technically known as "layering." This wine is made from equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, which were harvested in September.

Tasting Notes

Deep purple in color, with aromas of black cherry fruit, licorice, violets, black pepper, and cigar box, this powerfully rich wine is marked by superb balance among the silky tannins, weight, lively acidity, and evolving finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with braised beef, poached steaks, and even risotto ai funghi.

Capogatto is the Tuscan name for the old method used to train and propagate the vines in the vineyards, a process technically known as "layering." This wine is made from equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, which were harvested in September.

Tasting Notes

Deep purple in color, with aromas of black cherry fruit, licorice, violets, black pepper, and cigar box, this powerfully rich wine is marked by superb balance among the silky tannins, weight, lively acidity, and evolving finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with braised beef, poached steaks, and even risotto ai funghi.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Alta Valle della Greve IGT
Vineyard name:
The Volpe vineyard
Vineyard size:
1.5 acres
Soil composition:
Sand, silt and stones
Elevation:
1,320 feet
Vines/acre:
2,900
Yield/acre:
1.6 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Year vineyard planted:
2007
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,069

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Petit Verdot
Fermentation container:
Concrete tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
86 °F
Maceration technique:
Delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
50% new
Length of bottle aging:
6 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.2 %
Dry extract:
33.7 g/L
Residual sugar:
<1.0 g/L