Poggio Scalette Capogatto

Capogatto Alta Valle della Greve IGT bottle image

Wine Description

Capogatto is the Tuscan name for the old method used to train and duplicate 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.

Poggio Scalette Estate
Poggio Scalette Vineyards
Poggio Scalette Dog
Poggio Scalette Vineyard
Hand Harvest
Vittorio Fiore
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Acclaim
“The 2011 'Capogatto' is an absolutely stunning Bordeaux style blend from Poggio Scalette composed of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It immediately bursts open with fresh aromas of pure dark fruits, mainly blackberries and cherry reduction, which are woven together with pain grille, tar, roasted coffee, floral, savory herbs and Asian spices. This full-bodied red shows wonderful purity, concentration and depth while remaining beautifully balanced all the way through the long, polished finish. This is just about impossible to resist, even at this early stage, however those who are patient will also be able to watch this evolve for many years. Readers who enjoy Bordeaux should not pass this up.”
— International Wine Report, Dec 2014
“Intense aromas and flavors of violet, cassis, blackberry and tar highlight this concentrated red. Fresh and balanced, though this will take some time to reach equilibrium. The finish is saturated with dark berry fruit.”
— Wine Spectator, Aug 2014
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alta Valle della Greve IGT
Vineyard name
The Volpe vineyard
Vineyard size
1 acres
Soil composition
Stony, Sandy Silty-Loam
Elevation:
1,500 feet
Vines/acre:
2,880
Yield/acre:
1.6 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Petit Verdot
Fermentation container:
Cement vats
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
86 °F
Maceration technique:
Racking
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
New-One year
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
6.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
37.2 g/L
Residual sugar:
<1.0 g/L