Podere Forte

Petrucci Anfiteatro

Sangiovese

Podere Forte

Petrucci Anfiteatro

Sangiovese

“From its natural setting, it seduces with pervasive elegance. It entices you with its unique citrussy, spicy freshness to savour its delights.”
Pasquale Forte

The Cru Petrucci Anfiteatro is one of the two maximum espressions of Sangiovese from Podere Forte. Maniacal attention is paid to every detail in the vineyard and cellar. "Anfiteatro" is the name of the 2.4 ha vineyard from where it comes. Grand Cru soil is the classification given to this soil as the rock appears at only 2-3 feet from surface.

Wine Production

VINEYARD: the vineyard is planted with a density of 6.250 vines per hectare, bush-trained vines according to organic and biodynamic practices.

HARVEST: grapes are harvested in 15 kg crates; a careful manual bunch selection and then an optical selection of the individual grapes follows.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING: spontaneous fermentation in French oak vats, up to 32 days; ageing in French oak casks for 22 - 24 months; a minimum of 24 months of bottle maturation follows.

Tasting Notes

Timelessly fascinating, Petrucci Anfiteatro loves to share its story. It is a sensual wine, seducing with a soft velvetiness that caresses the palate.

Food Pairing

Perfect with complex and structured main courses, game meat and slow cooked, braised meat.

“From its natural setting, it seduces with pervasive elegance. It entices you with its unique citrussy, spicy freshness to savour its delights.”
Pasquale Forte

The Cru Petrucci Anfiteatro is one of the two maximum espressions of Sangiovese from Podere Forte. Maniacal attention is paid to every detail in the vineyard and cellar. "Anfiteatro" is the name of the 2.4 ha vineyard from where it comes. Grand Cru soil is the classification given to this soil as the rock appears at only 2-3 feet from surface.

Wine Production

VINEYARD: the vineyard is planted with a density of 6.250 vines per hectare, bush-trained vines according to organic and biodynamic practices.

HARVEST: grapes are harvested in 15 kg crates; a careful manual bunch selection and then an optical selection of the individual grapes follows.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING: spontaneous fermentation in French oak vats, up to 32 days; ageing in French oak casks for 22 - 24 months; a minimum of 24 months of bottle maturation follows.

Tasting Notes

Timelessly fascinating, Petrucci Anfiteatro loves to share its story. It is a sensual wine, seducing with a soft velvetiness that caresses the palate.

Food Pairing

Perfect with complex and structured main courses, game meat and slow cooked, braised meat.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Orcia DOC
Vineyard name:
Anfiteatro vineyard
Vineyard size:
2 ha acres
Soil composition:
calcium shist soil at 0,5 meter from surface with a limited area with white clay
Elevation:
1148 - 1476 feet
Exposure:
east to west
First vintage of this wine:
2,762
Average Vine Age:
25 years
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Certified, not stated on label
Certifying Organizations:
Demeter

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
up to 32 days
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
conical wooden barrel of various size
Maceration technique:
pump over
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
no
Size of aging container:
228 l, 600 l,1500 l
Length of aging before bottling:
20 - 24 months
Total SO2:
64

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.61
Acidity:
5.25 g/L
Alcohol:
15 %
Dry extract:
31 g/L
Total SO2:
64
Residual sugar:
0.9 g/L