Poggio Scalette

Capogatto

Merlot-based Blends

Poggio Scalette

Capogatto

Merlot-based Blends

Capogatto is the Tuscan name for the old method used to reproduce the vines in the vineyards, a process technically known as "layering." Made from equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot harvested at the end of September, the wine is fermented concrete tanks and then aged in barriques for 18 months.

Tasting Notes

Deep purple in color, with aromas of black cherry fruit,licorice, violets, black pepper, and cigar box. This powerful wine is warm, juicy, and well-balanced with silky tannins and a long finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with meat dishes (red meats and game), and seasoned cheese.

Capogatto is the Tuscan name for the old method used to reproduce the vines in the vineyards, a process technically known as "layering." Made from equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot harvested at the end of September, the wine is fermented concrete tanks and then aged in barriques for 18 months.

Tasting Notes

Deep purple in color, with aromas of black cherry fruit,licorice, violets, black pepper, and cigar box. This powerful wine is warm, juicy, and well-balanced with silky tannins and a long finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with meat dishes (red meats and game), and seasoned cheese.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Alta Valle della Greve IGT
Vineyard name:
Greve/The Volpe vineyard
Vineyard size:
1 acres
Soil composition:
Sand, silt and stones
Elevation:
1,320 feet
Vines/acre:
2900
Yield/acre:
1.8 tons
Exposure:
Southern
Year vineyard planted:
2005
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,500

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
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:
New
Length of bottle aging:
8 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
34.6 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.5 g/L